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query: The 60-minute initial mental examination of Gonzalez at the @placeholder jail came as a surprise to the judge and to both the government and defense. entities: CNN, David Bos, Gonzalez, Omar Gonzalez, Rosemary Collyer, U.S., Washington, White House passage: Washington (CNN) -- A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a full mental competency screening for Omar Gonzalez, who is accused of jumping the White House fence, after a disputed initial examination found him not competent for trial. U.S. District Court Judge Rosemary Collyer expressed concern that the initial mental exam, ordered by a magistrate judge, was done before she had a chance to hear a legal motion by the defense disputing whether the magistrate had the authority to order it. David Bos, the federal public defender representing Gonzalez, objected to any examination in the first place because he says Gonzalez is fit for trial. Omar Gonzalez is accused of jumping the White House fence in September. An initial evaluation finds him not competent to stand trial. His attorney argues Gonzalez is fine, but agrees to more thorough exam

Washington

query: In a press conference, Parker teared up as said how the world was a better for having had @placeholder in it. entities: Ana Marquez-Greene, Emilie, Emilie Parker, Helen Pow, Josephine Gay, Little Emilie Parker, Newtown, Ogden, Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook school shooting, Utah passage: By Helen Pow PUBLISHED: 14:55 EST, 22 December 2012 | UPDATED: 10:00 EST, 23 December 2012 Laid to rest: Little Emilie Parker, pictured, was laid to rest on Saturday as the last of the funerals for the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting were held The heartbroken families of Emilie Parker, Ana Marquez-Greene and Josephine Gay laid to rest their little angels today as the last of the funerals were held for the 26 Sandy Hook shooting victims. At a ceremony in Ogden, Utah, where her family lived before moving to Newtown, Emilie's family and friends remembered the six-year-old as they lowered a white child's size coffin into the ground. Emilie Parker, 6, Josephine Gay, 7, and Ana Marquez-Greene, 6, were buried this morning, ending a tear-jerking week of ceremonies. Girls were shot dead when a gunman stormed the elementary school with an automatic rifle on December 14, killing 20 children and six staff

Emilie

query: But after the male rescuers failed to reach him, they asked @placeholder to descended into the crevice attached to ropes. entities: Chip, Claustraphobic, Emma Thomas, Kes, Kes Taylor, Vet Kes Taylor passage: By Emma Thomas PUBLISHED: 12:25 EST, 15 October 2013 | UPDATED: 14:03 EST, 15 October 2013 A super slim vet saved a sheepdog stuck in a rocky crevice after mountain rescuers were too big to reach him. Slightly-built Kes Taylor, 35, was brought in to wriggle down the tiny gap to reach the collie dog, Chip, stuck 82ft underground. Kes was the smallest volunteer in the desperate operation to rescue Chip who had been trapped in the crevice for two days. Scroll down for video Claustraphobic: Super skinny Kes Taylor (pictured) was called in to help rescue Chip who had been stuck for two days. Male rescuers got stuck when they tried to reach the dog. Vet Kes Taylor was lowered in to the gap after others got stuck. She spent an hour wriggling through the narrow space to reach sheepdog Chip. The dog fell down the crevice while rounding up sheep and had been stuck for two days

Kes

query: Roughly 700,000 Democrats are expected to cast ballots in Tuesday's primary, while @placeholder turnout may be as low as 60,000. entities: African, American, Andrew Weiner, Bloomberg, CNN, David Dinkins, Democratic, Democrats, Manhattan, Michael Bloomberg, New York, New York City, Republican, Republicans, U.S. passage: New York (CNN) -- It's primary day in New York City, where a whole lot of Democrats and not that many Republicans will select their nominees for mayor and a slate of other city offices. Given the city's liberal bent, the primary serves as a de facto general election. Most of Tuesday's Democratic winners will sail to victory in November against token Republican opposition. But New York hasn't elected a Democratic mayor since 1989, when David Dinkins became the city's first African-American mayor. This is shaping up to be the year that streak ends. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has presided over more than a decade of economic expansion in the city, but his tenure has left a sour taste in the mouths of rank-and-file Democrats, who say the mayor cares more about wealthy Manhattan elites than the outer borough middle class. Mayoral race will mark the end of Bloomberg's decade of control of mayor's office. Disgraced former U.S. Rep. Andrew Weiner is running a distant fourth in Democratic race. Biggest question on Tuesday will be whether front-runner can avoid runoff

Republicans

query: She urged people to go to the polls and cast ballots, saying she hoped for a new parliament without the current domination by @placeholder. entities: Benghazi, Bugaighis, Darren Boyle, Islamic, Libyan, Libyans, Salwa Bugaighis passage: By Darren Boyle A leading Libyan human rights lawyer was gunned down inside her own home shortly after she had cast her vote in national elections. Salwa Bugaighis was murdered on Wednesday evening after gunmen burst into her compound in Benghazi and shot her in the head. Libyan state media reported that Ms Bugaighis was rushed to hospital but died of her wounds. Gunmen burst into Salwa Bugaighis' home in Benghazi and shot her in the head a short while after she had cast her vote in the Libyan parliamentary election. Islamic extremists are believed to have been behind the attack. Salwa Bugaighis was shot in the head inside her home in Benghazi. The human rights activist had just returned after casting her vote in election. Ms Bugaighis spoke on TV hours before her death urging Libyans to vote. The interview was interrupted because of heavy fighting outside in the street

Islamic

query: @placeholder service is served buffet-style, offering breakfast items as well as traditional Thanksgiving fare across three seatings, at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. entities: Akasha, Americans, Burger King, Chicago, KFC, Los Angeles, NRA, National Restaurant Association, Playtex, Primehouse, Taco Bell, Thanksgiving passage: If a reservation feels like the best thing you could make for Thanksgiving dinner this year, you're not alone. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), 15 million Americans opt to dine out for the biggest meal of the year. That's not including the additional 4 million takeout customers on Thanksgiving or all the happy soloists giving thanks at places like Taco Bell, Burger King or KFC. The top stated reason? Convenience and the chance to enjoy family freed from yellow Playtex handcuffs -- not to mention complex mathematical formulas dictating appropriate turkey cooking time. But the pleasures of good eating (cooked and served by attentive strangers) are right up there too. About 15 million Americans eat out for the biggest meal of the year. Convenience and the chance to enjoy family freed from cooking obligations are reasons most cited. In Chicago, Primehouse's four-course Thanksgiving menu includes pumpkin bisque with crab and crostini. There's a pie buffet at Akasha in Los Angeles

Thanksgiving

query: This is one of the membrane panels from a prototype of the @placeholder satellite that completed testing on earth entities: DARPA, Earth, Hubble, MOIRE, Membrane Optical Imager, Pentagon, Real-Time Exploitation, U.S. passage: The Pentagon has designed a massive spy satellite that will dwarf any space telescope ever launched - and it point its sensitive lens back at us. The Membrane Optical Imager for Real-Time Exploitation (MOIRE) will be capable of capturing 40percent of the surface of the Earth at once. It will be able to beam back real-time high-resolution video and images from anywhere in the world at any time. The satellite is the brainchild of DARPA, the Pentagon agency tasked with developing the next generation of weapons and technology for the U.S. military. This is an artist's rending of the Membrane Optical Imager for Real-Time Exploitation (MOIRE) satellite that the Pentagon hopes to launch to spy on the earth. Membrane Optical Imager for Real-Time Exploitation (MOIRE) uses a massive web of thin membranes instead of heavy lenses. It is being developed by Pentagon's DARPA future weapons agency. Satellite will have 68-foot lens - dwarfing Hubble, which is only eight feet

MOIRE

query: Like all parents Wayne and @placeholder didn't want their eldest to feel jealous. entities: American, Coleen Rooney, Colette McLoughlin, Kai, Klay, Little Roo's Diner, Merseyside, Roby, Tara Brady, Tony, UPDATED, Wayne, Wayne Rooney passage: By Tara Brady PUBLISHED: 19:32 EST, 1 August 2013 | UPDATED: 05:44 EST, 2 August 2013 Wayne Rooney's son Kai has his own fast food diner which has been built in his grandparents' back garden. While most youngsters would be happy to be taken out for a burger and chips, three-year-old Kai loves being chef in his make-shift restaurant called Little Roo's Diner. When he is not serving his grandparents Tony and Colette McLoughlin at their home in Roby, Merseyside, Kai likes to eat his own dinner in the hut. Wayne And Coleen Rooney have had an American-style diner built for their eldest son. Wayne Rooney 'did not want Kai to feel left out' after birth of new son Klay

Coleen Rooney

query: 'The @placeholder never told us that they intended to use nerve gas. entities: Baghdad, Bush, Foreign Policy magazine, Iran, Iran-Iraq war, Iranian, Iraq, Iraqi, Ronald Reagan, Ronald Regan, Saddam, Saddam Hussein, U.S., United States passage: The United States helped Saddam Hussein attack Iran with chemical weapons in the 1980s during the Iran-Iraq war, it has been claimed. Ronald Regan's administration, who supported the Iraqi dictator topple two decades later by the Bush government, fed information to Baghdad that helped them launch strikes. U.S. officials gave Saddam's army details about the whereabouts of Iranian forces in 1988 knowing that he would deploy chemical weapons, Foreign Policy magazine reported. Forces: Iraqi soldiers seen in 1980 at the start of the eight-year conflict with Iran. An estimated 20,000 Iranian troops were gassed to death 'Support': Secret documents reveal that former President Ronald Reagan's administration acquiesced in Iraq's use of chemical weapons. U.S. fed intelligence to Iraq about whereabouts of Iranian forces. Iraq deployed mustard gas and sarin in 1988 on the back of the information. U.S. administration supported Iraq during the eight-year conflict. Up to 20,000 Iranian troops were killed by mustard gas and nerve agents from Iraqi forces during the war

Iraq

query: But critics of @placeholder said her name refers to ‘derp’ - an explicit word used to mock the disabled - and described her as a ‘giant retard joke’. entities: Derpy, Hasbro, Mark Duell, My Little Pony, iTunes passage: By Mark Duell UPDATED: 16:45 EST, 1 March 2012 It’s probably not the sort of controversy that will concern the majority of five-year-old girls who sit on the sofa after school to watch My Little Pony. But the TV show’s creators are under fire from their adult male audience who say they recreated character ‘Derpy’ to appear less mentally-disabled. The pony in the Hasbro cartoon began as a background character whose eyes were believed to have been skewed as a joke by an animator. 'Derpy': The pony in the Hasbro cartoon (right) began as a background character whose eyes were believed to have been skewed as a joke by an animator. Character first spoke in January episode of animation. Adult male fans known as 'brownies' helped name her. But voice changed for iTunes version after complaints

Derpy

query: "One of the things I told @placeholder was that his family was concerned that it was doing more harm that good," he said. entities: CNN, Cadillac, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Ebel, Evan Ebel, Evan Spencer Ebel, Ranger Division, Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, Tom Clements passage: Colorado Springs, Colorado (CNN) -- A black Cadillac, bullet casings and a pizza box appear to connect a parolee with ties to a white supremacist prison gang to the shooting death of Colorado's prisons chief, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained Friday by CNN. The affidavit, filed by the Texas Department of Public Safety's Ranger Division, details what authorities believe links Evan Spencer Ebel, who died in a shootout with sheriff's deputies in Texas, and the Colorado killing of state prisons chief Tom Clements. Of key focus in the affidavit is a 1991 black Cadillac that authorities say Ebel was driving in a wild, high-speed chase Thursday that saw the 28-year-old open fire on sheriff's deputies before slamming into an 18-wheeler, climbing out of the wreckage and opening fire again. NEW: Suspect's mother recounts in an Internet post a prison visit with Evan Ebel. Colorado's governor says he has known Evan Ebel since childhood. Authorities are working to link Evan Ebel, 28, to the killing of Colorado's prison chief. Ebel died Thursday after following a shootout with Texas authorities

Tom Clements

query: 'If you get a fresh @placeholder going into a entities: Alex Ferguson, Brazil, David Moyes, Ferdinand, Inter Milan, Italians, Jaap Stam, Lazio, Manchester United, Nemanja Vidic, Riath Al, Rio Ferdinand, Samarrai, Stam, United, Vidic, Wayne Rooney, World Cup passage: By Riath Al-Samarrai Follow @@riathalsam Rio Ferdinand fears Manchester United might have repeated the mistake they made in allowing Jaap Stam to leave by letting Nemanja Vidic join Inter Milan. Ferdinand's centre-half partner, 32, will join the Italians on a free transfer this summer, 13 years after Sir Alex Ferguson made a call he later regretted in offloading Stam to Lazio. Former United manager David Moyes has previously described Vidic's move as 'the right decision for club and player', but Ferdinand said: 'Only time will tell if Manchester United regret allowing him to leave. Deja vu: Rio Ferdinand (right) thinks Manchester United may regret letting Nemanja Vidic (centre) leave. Centre half Vidic will join Inter Milan on a free transfer this summer. Ferdinand thinks it could be a repeat of the mistake Manchester United made by letting Stam join Lazio. The United defender believes Wayne Rooney can excel at the World Cup in Brazil this summer

Wayne Rooney

query: If @placeholder’s men continue in the winning habit, it will be an inordinate ask for the pursuers to remain in touch. entities: Bhoys, Celtic, Celtic No, Craig Gordon, Dundee United, Gordon, Inter Milan, Leigh Griffiths, Michael O'Halloran, Michael O’Halloran, Ronny Deila, SPL, Saints, St Johnstone, Stefan Johansen passage: If there was one complaint Ronny Deila could have filed about his team’s relentless domestic form in 2015: Craig Gordon hadn’t been warming up much for the task of keeping Inter Milan at bay. Not a problem. Gordon’s incredible double save in the final minute of yesterday’ s win over St Johnstone confirmed that the Celtic No 1’s brilliance has not been dulled one bit by the tranquil days spent watching his team tot up a streak of eight victories. Gordon conceded a goal for the first time since a December 21 defeat to Dundee United, as Michael O’Halloran dragged Saints back into the contest and set up a final push. Celtic won at St Johnstone to extend their lead at the top of the SPL. Leigh Griffiths gave the visitors a 1-0 lead in the first minute. Midfielder Stefan Johansen doubled that lead in the second-half. St Johnstone pulled one back through Michael O'Halloran on 72 minutes. Despite a late flurry from St Johnstone, the Bhoys were able to hold on

Ronny Deila

query: And a worldwide 15-match ban to impress on @placeholder the seriousness of the situation. entities: Chiellini, David Kent, FIFA, Giorgio Chiellini, Italy, Luis Suarez, Natal, Sportsmail, Suarez, Uruguay passage: By David Kent In Natal on Tuesday, with just 12 minutes to go between Uruguay and Italy, Luis Suarez appeared to sink his teeth into the should of Giorgio Chiellini. At the time the referee failed to spot the incident, but FIFA have now got involved, stating on their official website that they are set to investigate the 27-year-old's actions. Uruguay and Suarez have until 5pm local time (9pm BST) on Wednesday to provide evidence, and FIFA could ban the forward for up to two years. But what should his punishment be? Here, Sportsmail experts off their opinions on how they think Suarez should be disciplined... Suarez set to be disciplined by FIFA for alleged bite on Chiellini. He and Uruguay have until 5pm (9pm BST) on Wednesday to respond. Sportsmail experts offer their opinions on what punishment he should face

Suarez

query: 'The military has been moving around from 3 o'clock in the morning, occupying police stations in @placeholder and moving around to other districts,' said Ntlhoaea. entities: African, Army, Lesotho, Maseru, South Africa, Thomas Thabane passage: The prime minister of the southern African state of Lesotho has fled after claiming the army had staged a coup. The tiny kingdom's military seized two police stations today as gunfire rang out in the capital of the mountainous region. Prime minister Thomas Thabane said the actions amounted to a coup - though an army spokesman said the soldiers were only securing the country. Scroll down for video Prime minister Thomas Thabane said the actions amounted to a coup - though an army spokesman said the soldiers were only securing the country (file picture) Reports suggest the capital Maseru is now calm. Prime minister Thomas Thabane says action in Lesotho amounts to a coup. Tiny state's military seized two police stations as gunfire rang out in capital. Army spokesman said the soldiers were only securing the country. It comes amid simmering political tension in the kingdom which is completely surrounded by South Africa

Maseru

query: In both Ferguson and @placeholder, police supporters point out that the men who died were being approached about possible criminal behavior and did not do what the officers asked of them. entities: CNN, Darren Wilson, Diet Dr. Pepper, Eric Garner, Ferguson, Michael Brown, Missouri, New York passage: (CNN)I obey the speed limit, use turn signals, and don't cruise around with broken tail lights. I don't have substance-abuse problems, unless you count Diet Dr. Pepper. I live in a safe neighborhood, and no one in my family has a criminal record. I like to think all of that is why I spend virtually no time worrying about the police. Yet there's another big reason: I'm white. The way most white people see the police, and the way most black people see them, is separated by a gap so wide it may as well be a canyon. That gulf has been cast into sharp relief by events in Ferguson, Missouri, where a grand jury declined to indict white police officer Darren Wilson in the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. That sparked protests around the country, as did a decision in New York not to indict a white police officer in the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who police confronted while investigating allegations that he was selling cigarettes illegally. Whites and blacks tend to have different views of race and police. That divide has been on display since the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. Some also have a pro-police mentality that sees blue first

New York

query: Chelsea's Costa (right) almost comes to blows with @placeholder midfielder Steven Gerrard entities: Capital One Cup, Chelsea, City, Costa, Diego Costa, Eliaquim Mangala, Emre Can, FA, Liverpool, Manchester City, Mangala, Martin Skrtel, Spain, Spanish, Stamford Bridge, Steven Gerrard passage: Eliaquim Mangala claims that Diego Costa does try to provoke his opponents – but insists it's irrelevant if Chelsea’s combative striker is allowed to play in Saturday’s title clash with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Costa will face a FA disciplinary hearing on Friday to contest a charge of violent conduct after it was alleged that he deliberately stamped on Emre Can in Chelsea’s Capital One Cup semi-final win over Liverpool in midweek. The Spain striker, who also clashed with Martin Skrtel and Steven Gerrard in a bad-tempered encounter, faces a three-game ban if found guilty – starting with the game against champions City. Eliaquim Mangala insists Diego Costa's availability is irrelevant to him. Costa could miss Saturday's game through suspension for alleged stamp. Spanish striker will learn fate at FA disciplinary hearing on Friday. Mangala admits Manchester City will need to win to keep title dreams alive

Liverpool

query: The oldest orbiter in the fleet, @placeholder had just completed a 16-day science mission. entities: CNN, Columbia, Earth, Florida, MIAMI, NASA, Space Shuttle Columbia passage: MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- A NASA report on the last minutes of Space Shuttle Columbia cited problems with the crew's helmets, spacesuits and restraints, which resulted in "lethal trauma" to the seven astronauts aboard. Columbia crew members were killed when the shuttle broke apart upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere. But the report also acknowledged that "the breakup of the crew module ... was not survivable by any currently existing capability." The spacecraft broke up while re-entering Earth's atmosphere near the end of its mission on February 1, 2003. The NASA report found the astronauts knew for about 40 seconds that they did not have control of the shuttle before they likely were knocked unconscious as Columbia broke apart around them. Watch more details from the report ». NASA released a report Tuesday on the last minutes of Space Shuttle Columbia. Seven astronauts died when the spacecraft broke up while returning to Earth in 2003. Report: Astronauts knew for about 40 seconds that they'd lost control of craft. Report also cited problems with the crew's helmets, spacesuits and restraints

Columbia

query: Once wary of downloading, @placeholder has changed its tune with its upcoming album. entities: Aerosmith, Australia, Black Sabbath, CNN, California, Deep Purple, Guitar Hero, LOS ANGELES, Lars Ulrich, Metallica, Myles Ulrich, Rock Band, Rodger Corser, Ulrich passage: LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Metallica's Lars Ulrich loves Black Sabbath and Deep Purple -- and so does his 10-year-old son. Actor Rodger Corser plays "Guitar Hero" at an April event in Australia. The game has revived interest in rock music. Ulrich may have played songs from those old rock bands around the house on his stereo, but he gives credit for his son's excitement to another source: video games. Myles Ulrich is a fan of games such as "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band," which have spawned a comeback for rock music. "It's a cool generational thing to share that with your kids," said Ulrich, the drummer for the multi-platinum quartet. "My [son's] favorite bands are ... the same bands that are my favorite bands -- the bands I grew up on." "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" games have been hugely successful. Video games' success has helped sell rock music, guitars. Teens getting into rock heroes of '70s, '80s. Aerosmith catalog sales went up after "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" came out

Metallica

query: If deciding to accede to the @placeholder request would be seen as political then deciding not to accede to it is also political. entities: BBC, British, CNN, Disasters Emergency Committee, England, Gaza, Glasgow, LONDON, London, Oxfam, Red Cross, Save the Children, Scotland, U.K. passage: LONDON, England (CNN) -- The BBC is refusing to broadcast a plea from leading British charities for aid to Gaza, saying the ad would compromise the public broadcaster's appearance of impartiality. Demonstrators protest at the BBC's central London offices Saturday against the broadcaster's decision. The decision prompted weekend protests in England and Scotland, with one group saying Sunday that 100 people had occupied the foyer of the BBC building in Glasgow, Scotland and would not leave until the BBC runs the ad. The Disasters Emergency Committee, which includes the British Red Cross, Oxfam, Save the Children and 10 other charities, plans to launch the ad on Monday. NEW: Protesters occupy part of BBC building in Scotland, group says. U.K. charity group Disasters Emergency Committee to launch appeal for Gaza aid. BBC refuses to broadcast ad, says would compromise appearance of impartiality. BBC, funded by obligatory license fee, is required by charter to be impartial

Disasters Emergency Committee

query: @placeholder visits an Angolan team getting the most out of their makeshift field. entities: Alina Cho, Angolan, CNN, Congo, David McKenzie, Democratic Republic of Congo, Inside Africa, Madonna, Malawi, Nkepile Mabuse, Peter Biro, South Africa, World Cup passage: (CNN) -- This week on Inside Africa -- A photographer's powerful pictures cover the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Then, Nkepile Mabuse catches up with a World Cup legend spreading football excitement in South Africa. And David McKenzie introduces us to a modest Angolan football squad and looks at the passion behind their play. Violence in Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo has been embroiled in bloody conflict for more than a decade. The violence has killed millions and displaced hundreds of thousands. Photographer Peter Biro turned his lens on this grim reality when he visited the country late last year. And he hopes his photos will shed light on one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. He shared with us, some of his pictures -- and the stories behind them. Inside Africa catches up with a World Cup legend spreading football excitement in South Africa. David McKenzie discovers the passion of the Angolan football squad and. Alina Cho speaks to Madonna about her efforts to help other Malawi's orphans.

David McKenzie

query: "Since the @placeholder government got control over the national oil industry, poverty has been cut by half and extreme poverty by 70 percent. entities: CNN, Capriles, Chavez, Henrique Capriles, Henrique Capriles Radonski, Hugo Chavez, United States, Venezuela, Venezuelan passage: (CNN) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will appeal to voters Sunday with his track record on education, housing, health and living standards the past 13 years -- with an admission he needs to do more on bureaucracy and crime. His opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski, also is advancing social programs, but as the candidate of an opposition coalition, he is urging a new path that he says would promote government efficiency and fix problems in the country's infrastructure. The two men are offering competing visions for the oil-rich country in this weekend's presidential election. Venezuela is the fourth-largest exporter of oil to the United States, though the two countries have often been at odds under Chavez' presidency. Hugo Chavez is running on his 13-year record as Venezuela's president. But Chavez is acknowledging that there's room for improvement, analysts say. Henrique Capriles is the opposition candidate who also favors a social agenda. Capriles is also seeking government efficiencies and infrastructure improvements

Chavez

query: "At that time, @placeholder said they have understood perfectly the decision of players not to participate in the competition. entities: Adebayor, Africa Cup of Nations, African, CAF, CNN, Cameroonian, Confederation of Africa Football, Emmanuel Adebayor, Issa Hayatou, Manchester City, Togo passage: (CNN) -- Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor has labeled as "outrageous" the controversial decision to ban his side from the next two Africa Cup of Nations. Togo, who pulled out of this year's finals after a terror attack on their team bus left three dead, were hit with the shock ban and a $50,000 fine by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) on Saturday. Why Togo ban rubs salt into open wounds Manchester City star Adebayor reacted furiously to the news and claimed that CAF's Cameroonian president Issa Hayatou had "completely betrayed" the Togo squad and called for him to quit. Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor slams decision to ban his team from next two Africa Cup of Nations. Adebayor says decision by CAF 'outrageous' and calls on their president to quit. Togo pulled out of tournament this month after terrorist attack on their bus killed three. African governing body CAF decided decision to recall team was political interference

Confederation of Africa Football

query: As photos of Young flashed across the screen, Harmon's character pointed out that "@placeholder was so many things to so many people. entities: Angie Harmon, Barry, Barry Frost, CNN, Frost, Harmon, Jane Rizzoli, Lee Thompson Young, Rizzoli, Rizzoli & Isles, Young passage: (CNN) -- Lee Thompson Young's "Rizzoli & Isles" character, Detective Barry Frost, was given an emotional farewell in Tuesday's episode. The 29-year-old actor committed suicide last August, and his absence from the show has been treated with sensitivity. Young's Barry Frost has been written out of the show as a victim of a tragic car accident, and Tuesday's episode, appropriately titled "Goodbye," showed the rest of the cast coming to terms with their loss. Angie Harmon's character, Detective Jane Rizzoli, particularly struggled with her grief and gave a moving eulogy at Frost's memorial. "We shouldn't be here today," Harmon's Rizzoli began. "Barry Frost was too young and too good for us to be here today. But yet, here we are. I've been given the incredible honor of talking about how much we all loved Barry, and I could say a lot and then go sit down, but it wouldn't do him justice." "Rizzoli & Isles" eulogized Lee Thompson Young's character on Tuesday. The episode showed the cast grieving. Angie Harmon's Jane Rizzoli gave a moving tribute. The executive producer wanted to honor Young's memory

Frost

query: "It's as if the burden of being the main arena of the anti-drug war has overwhelmed @placeholder institutions," Birns said. entities: CNN, Chihuahua, Mexican, Mexico, U.S., United States passage: (CNN) -- A shootout in a border city that leaves five alleged drug traffickers sprawled dead on the street and seven police wounded. A police chief and his bodyguards gunned down outside his house in another border city. Four bridges into the United States shut down by protesters who want the military out of their towns and who officials say are backed by narcotraffickers. Mexican police carry a body after a clash with gangs that left 21 dead in the state of Chihuahua on February 10. That was Mexico on Tuesday. What is most remarkable is that it was not much different from Monday or Sunday or any day in the past few years. Drug-related conflicts bring waves of violence, death that some liken to a civil war. U.S. helps fuel violence with market for illegal drugs, weapons supply for drug gangs. "The drug gangs are better equipped than the army," expert says. Pervasive corruption among public officials also at center of drug cartels' success

Mexico

query: Not surprisingly, the poll revealed great support for television cameras in the @placeholder, a move the justices have rejected for way too long. entities: American, Americans, CNN, Congress, Constitution, Eric Segall, Extraordinary, Segall, Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States passage: (CNN) -- The Supreme Court of the United States has long been a unique political and legal institution. Our justices are the only judges in the world who sit on a nation's highest court for life. Their power to strike down the political decisions of the president, the Congress and the states (the power of judicial review) is nowhere spelled out in our Constitution. Yet, since the beginning, both the court and the American people have assumed that power to exist. The justices don't act like normal judges bound by law (because they're not), but they are not quite lawmakers, either. Having neither the "purse nor the sword," the justices rely solely on the elected branches of government for the enforcement of their decisions. Poll finds public believes Supreme Court decides cases on political grounds. Eric Segall says Americans losing faith in the court because of its partisanship. He says court should televise its proceedings and judges shouldn't have life tenure. Segall: Extraordinary power of justices should be reined in by time limits, transparency

Supreme Court

query: I'm sure @placeholder has worked out with Apple a percentage of subscription revenues that go to Apple. entities: Apple, CNN, Daily, Kindle, New York City, News Corp, News Corp., News Corporation, Rupert Murdoch, Sony, The Daily, iPad passage: (CNN) -- This morning in New York City, Rupert Murdoch held a press event announcing the launch of The Daily, the world's first iPad-only "newspaper." While I listened to the streaming audio, I was scanning the news -- and I spotted a headline that should probably make News Corp. nervous about its new venture: Apple blocks Sony e-book app. Is Kindle next? First, a bit about The Daily, per today's announcement: According to News Corp, iPad owners can subscribe to The Daily with one click, at a weekly rate of 99 cents. An annual subscription costs $39.99. The publication also will display paid advertising. News Corporation launched a iPad newspaper called The Daily. The Daily will cost 99 cents a week, $39.99 a year. Apple rejects Sony's e-reader application for not using Apple's in application purchase method

News Corp.

query: At the double: Chelsea winger @placeholder made the game comfortable with a strike from the edge of the area in the 77th-minute to break Leicester City hearts entities: Blues, Burnley, Chelsea, David Nugent, Didier Drogba, Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, Goalscorer Costa, Jose Mourinho, Leicester, Leicester City, Nigel Pearson, Premier League, Thibaut Courtois passage: At times last week it seemed some were ready to award Chelsea the Premier League title on the back on a 3-1 win at Burnley. And though in the end they did re-discover some of that momentum on Saturday, the over-riding lesson of their victory over Leicester was the stark reminder that Chelsea’s season will be a degree tougher in the long run and that they still struggle against well-organised teams. True, they won comfortably enough in the end with goals from Diego Costa and Eden Hazard. And they could even afford a carnival moment towards the end, with Didier Drogba coming on, a hero returning to his natural home, on 79 minutes. Diego Costa opens the scoring in the 62nd minute as he taps in a shot from just four yards out to break the deadlock. Eden Hazard doubles Chelsea's advantage after 77 minutes as the Blues make it two wins in two league games. Leicester City forward David Nugent was expertly denied a goal before Chelsea's opener by Thibaut Courtois. Goalscorer Costa replaced by Didier Drogba in the 80th minute as both men were applauded by Chelsea fans. Jose Mourinho's side move on to six points after two matches while Nigel Pearson's men have a solitary point

Eden Hazard

query: "'@placeholder' was just the perfect song to fit, and maybe help some people heal and mourn and all those things," Shelton said. entities: Blake Shelton, CNN, Miranda Lambert, NBC, Oklahoma, Over You, Shelton, The Voice, Usher passage: (CNN) -- Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is the first entertainer to announce a benefit for tornado victims in his home state. After Tuesday night's taping of "The Voice," the country music superstar told CNN, "We are actually putting together a fund-raiser right now with NBC. We'll have more details within the next 24 hours, but definitely something with NBC that is going to happen real fast, and hopefully raise a lot of money." The revelation came after he and his wife, Miranda Lambert, sang an especially poignant rendition of their hit "Over You," which the couple wrote as a tribute to Shelton's brother, who died when Shelton was a teenager. Blake Shelton is from Oklahoma and has a home there. The singer and "The Voice" coach says he is working on a benefit. His fellow coach, Usher, also has a personal connection to the area

Over You

query: "Since the @placeholder government got control over the national oil industry, poverty has been cut by half and extreme poverty by 70 percent. entities: CNN, Capriles, Chavez, Henrique Capriles, Henrique Capriles Radonski, Hugo Chavez, United States, Venezuela, Venezuelan passage: (CNN) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will appeal to voters Sunday with his track record on education, housing, health and living standards the past 13 years -- with an admission he needs to do more on bureaucracy and crime. His opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski, also is advancing social programs, but as the candidate of an opposition coalition, he is urging a new path that he says would promote government efficiency and fix problems in the country's infrastructure. The two men are offering competing visions for the oil-rich country in this weekend's presidential election. Venezuela is the fourth-largest exporter of oil to the United States, though the two countries have often been at odds under Chavez' presidency. Hugo Chavez is running on his 13-year record as Venezuela's president. But Chavez is acknowledging that there's room for improvement, analysts say. Henrique Capriles is the opposition candidate who also favors a social agenda. Capriles is also seeking government efficiencies and infrastructure improvements

Hugo Chavez

query: "You know the real @placeholder ... Stop the rush to judgment." entities: Allegations Burris, Blagojevich, Burris, CNN, Chicago City Club, Erkes, Illinois, Jason Erkes, Rod Blagojevich, Roland Burris, Senate, U.S. Senate passage: (CNN) -- A spokesman for Illinois Sen. Roland Burris resigned Thursday in the wake of new disclosures about requests that Burris raise money for disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich while seeking a U.S. Senate appointment. Sen. Roland Burris, who is under fire to resign, arrives at a Chicago City Club luncheon to speak Wednesday. "I initially began helping the senator on a temporary basis because he is a long-term friend who I served several years when he was [Illinois] attorney general," Jason Erkes said in a written statement to CNN. "It is now time for me to get back to focusing on ... my newly formed strategic communications business." Jason Erkes, a spokesman for Illinois Sen. Roland Burris, steps down. New questions arising over Burris' appointment to Senate. Allegations Burris not honest about requests to raise cash for Blagojevich. Erkes doesn't mention probe, says he must focus on his new business

Burris

query: @placeholder was arrested when the television personality saw him standing outside her old house when she returned to visit family. entities: Basildon Crown Court, Brentwood, Essex, Glamour, Jodie Marsh, Joseph Mafwenke, Lizzie Edmonds, Mafwenke, Marsh, Miss Marsh passage: By Lizzie Edmonds Glamour model turned bodybuilder Jodie Marsh who received up to five vile letters and pictures a week from her 'stalker' Joseph Mafwenke. Jodie Marsh was left fearing for her life after a deluded stalker bombarded her with bizarre letters and pictures of his penis, a court was told. Joseph Mafwenke, 38, allegedly sent up to five 'disgusting' letters a week to the glamour model turned bodybuilder's home address in Brentwood, Essex. Mafwenke’s bizarre campaign included sending Miss Marsh, 35, photoshopped pictures of the couple having intercourse and of them walking hand in hand. Miss Marsh told Basildon Crown Court the 'stalking' was so relentless, she feared she could have been kidnapped, raped or even murdered. Joseph Mafwenke, 38, sent Jodie Marsh, 35, explicit letters, court told. Sent pictures of his penis and photoshopped images of them having sex. Sent up to five letters a week telling bodybuilder 'you will be my wife' Miss Marsh told court she feared for her life during bizarre campaign. Said she feared she may have been raped, kidnapped or murdered. Mafwenke denies a single charge of stalking in two-day trial

Mafwenke

query: After several minutes, the pensioner, who was flying home to @placeholder via Houston, came round and regained all his vital signs, sparking a round of applause from fellow passengers. entities: Alex Van, California, Donovan George, Flight 333, Florida, George, Houston, IV, John Wayne Airport, Orange County, Phoenix, Texas, United Airlines, Van passage: Two paramedics are being hailed as heroes after they saved the life of a 70-year-old airline passenger whose heart stopped beating during a United Airlines flight to Texas and Florida. Donovan George, 32, and Alex Van, 53, were traveling on Flight 333 from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, to Houston when they noticed an elderly man stand up. The passenger, who had started to move uncomfortably and was clearly 'in distress', complained that he was feeling light-headed and dizzy. Seconds later, he collapsed in Mr Van's arms. 'He was really pale in color and he was sweating profusely,' said Mr Van, who works in urban search and rescue alongside Mr George. 'I asked him if he was OK, and he collapsed into my arms. Alex Van, 53, and Donovan George, 32, were flying with service dogs. Elderly man stood up and complained he felt dizzy, before collapsing. Paramedics, who work in urban search and rescue, rushed to his aid. They hooked man up to IV and performed CPR while plane was in air. By time diverted flight landed in Phoenix, patient was alert and talking. Incident occurred on Flight 333 from California to Texas and Florida

Florida

query: As photos of Young flashed across the screen, Harmon's character pointed out that "@placeholder was so many things to so many people. entities: Angie Harmon, Barry, Barry Frost, CNN, Frost, Harmon, Jane Rizzoli, Lee Thompson Young, Rizzoli, Rizzoli & Isles, Young passage: (CNN) -- Lee Thompson Young's "Rizzoli & Isles" character, Detective Barry Frost, was given an emotional farewell in Tuesday's episode. The 29-year-old actor committed suicide last August, and his absence from the show has been treated with sensitivity. Young's Barry Frost has been written out of the show as a victim of a tragic car accident, and Tuesday's episode, appropriately titled "Goodbye," showed the rest of the cast coming to terms with their loss. Angie Harmon's character, Detective Jane Rizzoli, particularly struggled with her grief and gave a moving eulogy at Frost's memorial. "We shouldn't be here today," Harmon's Rizzoli began. "Barry Frost was too young and too good for us to be here today. But yet, here we are. I've been given the incredible honor of talking about how much we all loved Barry, and I could say a lot and then go sit down, but it wouldn't do him justice." "Rizzoli & Isles" eulogized Lee Thompson Young's character on Tuesday. The episode showed the cast grieving. Angie Harmon's Jane Rizzoli gave a moving tribute. The executive producer wanted to honor Young's memory

Barry

query: As the dust settled, @placeholder simply observed, ‘red card all day’ and moved along. entities: Alan Rickman, Apollo Creed, BBC, Bruce Willis, FA Cup Third Round, Gary Lineker, ITV, MOTD, Match of the Day, Nakatomi Plaza, Premier League, Premiership, Rocky, World Cup passage: If I’m honest, I’m rather partial to the underdog. Come FA Cup Third Round time, I can’t help myself. I’m all for the painter, decorators and bin men who take on the full-time professionals. What’s more, who wasn’t cheering for Rocky when he took on the might of Apollo Creed and nearly won? And lest we forget, Bruce Willis seeing off Alan Rickman and his entire gang of thieves in Nakatomi Plaza without any shoes on! However, when it was announced that ITV were going to be in the frame when the Premier League highlights package comes up for grabs in 2016, I found myself rooting immediately for the top dog. Gary Lineker has perfected the art of knowing when to let his experts do the talking and when to chip in on BBC's Match of the Day. The Premiership was on ITV between 2001 and 2004 before MOTD. ITV want to be in the frame for Premier League highlights package in 2016. They have gotten better at covering live football, evident at the World Cup. The BBC should retain the highlights package - but money may talk

Gary Lineker

query: Not surprisingly, the poll revealed great support for television cameras in the @placeholder, a move the justices have rejected for way too long. entities: American, Americans, CNN, Congress, Constitution, Eric Segall, Extraordinary, Segall, Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States passage: (CNN) -- The Supreme Court of the United States has long been a unique political and legal institution. Our justices are the only judges in the world who sit on a nation's highest court for life. Their power to strike down the political decisions of the president, the Congress and the states (the power of judicial review) is nowhere spelled out in our Constitution. Yet, since the beginning, both the court and the American people have assumed that power to exist. The justices don't act like normal judges bound by law (because they're not), but they are not quite lawmakers, either. Having neither the "purse nor the sword," the justices rely solely on the elected branches of government for the enforcement of their decisions. Poll finds public believes Supreme Court decides cases on political grounds. Eric Segall says Americans losing faith in the court because of its partisanship. He says court should televise its proceedings and judges shouldn't have life tenure. Segall: Extraordinary power of justices should be reined in by time limits, transparency

Supreme Court of the United States

query: 'It was capable of nearly 100mph when it was new so it was quite respectable at the time but this wasn't fast enough for @placeholder.' entities: Aston Martin, Aston Martin Two-Litre Sports, British, DB1, David Brown, Steve Nolan passage: By Steve Nolan PUBLISHED: 11:35 EST, 27 February 2013 | UPDATED: 12:33 EST, 27 February 2013 It may look like a rusty wreck, but this ultra-rare Aston Martin will still set you back a pretty penny - and will cost a further £250,000 to restore to its former glory. For the 1949 Aston Martin Two-Litre Sports was just the fourth car built by the iconic British car company after it was bought by David Brown. The much-coveted car, which retrospectively became known as the DB1, is one of just 15 ever made and nine still in existence. The Aston Martin Two-Litre Sports was one of just 15 made. It was the first model made after David Brown bought the company. The car became known retrospectively as the DB1. A fully restored DB1 can sell for in excess of £400,000

David Brown

query: Lost control: A yellow @placeholder sports car lost control at the start of a circuit at Poznan, Poland, crashing through dozens of spectators who were thrown into the air entities: Europe, Gran Turismo Polonia, Helen Collis, Koenigsegg, Norwegian, Polish, Poznan passage: By Helen Collis PUBLISHED: 15:22 EST, 30 June 2013 | UPDATED: 01:55 EST, 1 July 2013 At least 17 people, including two children, were injured at a sports car rally in the Polish city of Poznan after a luxury vehicle skidded into a group of spectators. At least four people are reportedly seriously injured following the crash, which happened just seconds after the driver pulled away from the start. The accident occurred at the beginning of the three-day Gran Turismo Polonia event which draws amateur motor enthusiasts from all over Europe. At least 150 luxury cars are taking part in the event. Video shows how vehicle was accelerating from the start when it lost control. Spectators flung into the air as car leaves the road and spins 180 degrees. Reports say Norwegian driver of the Koenigsegg being questioned by police

Koenigsegg

query: Part of what @placeholder and the other Princeton alumni were really concerned about was that -- if something wasn't done to keep women and minorities out of prestigious colleges and universities -- one day, white males may have to deal with them as equals. entities: Alito, CNN, Fisher, Latina, Navarrette, New Jersey, New York, Princeton University, Ruben Navarrette, Samuel Alito, San Diego, Sonia Sotomayor, Sotomayor, Supreme Court, University of Texas, Yale Law Journal, Yale Law School passage: San Diego (CNN) -- Now that we have Sonia Sotomayor, a Latina, on the Supreme Court, the esteemed body will soon find itself in the middle of a telenovela. The storyline involves the contentious issue of affirmative action, which is central to Fisher vs. University of Texas, a case that is scheduled to come before the court this fall. It will cast a spotlight on two of the court's justices: Sonia Sotomayor and Samuel Alito. Affirmative action seems to be intensely personal to both of them, though for very different reasons. First, let's take a minute to note just how similar Alito and Sotomayor are in terms of their background. Both are baby boomers, born just a few years apart. Alito is 61 years old and Sotomayor is 57. They grew up in neighboring states. Alito is from New Jersey and Sotomayor is from New York. Both came from ethnic, working-class families. Alito's parents were teachers, Sotomayor's father was a tool-and-die worker and her mother was a telephone operator. Finally, both went to Princeton University and Yale Law School, where both served as editors of the Yale Law Journal. The Supreme Court will hear arguments for Fisher vs. University of Texas. The case will determine the fate of affirmative action in public universities. Ruben Navarrette: Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor will likely take the issues personally. Navarrette: The ways we see issues are often shaped by personal experiences

Alito

query: The real aim of Congress had been to get oversight of the Bush administration, but he had already left the @placeholder when the information was made available, Chafetz said. entities: Aaron Burr, Barack Obama, CNN, Congress, Darrell Issa, Department of Justice, Eric Holder, Fast and Furious, George W. Bush, Holder, House Oversight Committee, House committee, Jay Treaty, Justice Department, R-California, Supreme Court, U.S., Washington, White House passage: Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama's assertion of executive privilege ahead of a hearing before a House committee, which subsequently recommended his attorney general be cited for contempt of Congress, sets up a fight that has had mixed results in the past. At stake are Justice Department documents relating to the flawed Fast and Furious gunrunning sting that House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-California, wants in his hands, and that Attorney General Eric Holder says are confidential. The White House move means the Department of Justice can withhold the documents from the committee, which recommended by a 23-17 vote Wednesday that Holder be cited for contempt. Executive privilege is often invoked by the president but rarely accepted by Congress. Differing circumstances have led to a mishmash of Supreme Court rulings over time. Early cases involved the Jay Treaty of 1796 and Aaron Burr's trial for treason in 1807. Most recent case involved the firings of U.S. attorneys by George W. Bush in 2007

White House

query: That said, @placeholder and his fellow Vulcans could use a new home. entities: CNN, Earth, International Astronomical Union, Kirk, Leonard Nimoy, Northern California, Pluto, Roman, SETI Institute, Spock, Star Trek, Trekkies, Vulcan, William Shatner passage: (CNN) -- It's logical -- especially when it has the support of Capt. Kirk and Mr. Spock. Residents of Earth and other planets have until Monday to weigh in on new names for two of Pluto's moons, by voting on a website set up by the SETI Institute. Based on those votes, the Northern California scientific research organization will then propose names to the International Astronomical Union, which makes the final call. And the runaway top pick, as of Friday evening, is Vulcan. Roman mythology aficionados may see that as a tribute to the god of fire. But for others -- most notably, for legions of Star Trek fans -- it is better known as the home planet of Spock, the ever rational, ever loyal member of the starship Enterprise. The SETI Institute sets up an online vote to name two of Pluto's moons. It will use the vote in proposing names to the International Astronomical Union. Vulcan -- the Roman god of fire and home planet of Spock, of Star Trek fame -- is winning. William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy have urged Trekkies to vote for the Vulcan name

Spock

query: After being told ‘the best shot in the @placeholder army’ was among the cigar smokers enjoying the truce, he tells how he ‘devoutly’ hopes ‘we down him tomorrow’. entities: Christmas Day, Christmas Truce of 1914, Congreve, Dead Man’s Alley, France, German, Germans, Rifle Brigade, Stafford Records Office, Tommies, VC, Walter, Walter Congreve, Walter Congreve VC, no man’s land passage: General Sir Walter Congreve VC. Sir Walter's remarkable letter revealing his reluctance to fraternise with German soldiers during the Christmas Day truce in 1914 is set to go on public display tomorrow As the artillery fell quiet, Tommies and German troops famously put down their weapons, emerged from the trenches, played football and swapped gifts in no man’s land. But General Sir Walter Congreve, VC, shunned the Christmas Truce of 1914 – because he didn’t trust the Germans to resist shooting an officer of his high rank, a letter he wrote to his wife reveals. Congreve, who led the Rifle Brigade, wrote the letter after visiting troops in a section of trench known as Dead Man’s Alley in northern France on December 25, 1914. Sir Walter Congreve penned the letter to his wife after visiting trenches. He talks of troops from both sides playing football and sharing cigars. But also reveals his own fear that the enemy couldn't 'resist a general' The historical letter goes on display tomorrow at Stafford Records Office

Germans

query: The man who had been cut by two other teams, and spent his first few weeks with the @placeholder sleeping on his brother's couch, quickly turned into a global brand, with store owners packing their shelves with Lin jerseys and other apparel. entities: CNN, Harvard, Houston, Houston Rocket, Houston Rockets, Jason Kidd, Jeremy, Jeremy Lin, Knicks, Leslie Alexander, Lin, New York, New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Rockets passage: New York (CNN) -- Seven months after dropping him from their team, the Houston Rockets signed Jeremy Lin when the New York Knicks failed to match Houston's three-year, $25-million offer for the point guard. "We are thrilled to have Jeremy back as part of the Rockets family," Rockets owner Leslie Alexander said in a statement Tuesday night. "In his limited opportunity last season, Jeremy showed that he has all the skills to be a great player in this league for many years to come." The Harvard-educated basketball phenom captured worldwide attention by leading the Knicks to a string of victories last year. Lin says he is "extremely excited and honored to be a Houston Rocket again" He thanks the Knicks and New York for their support during the "best year of my life" The Knicks would not match the Houston Rockets' $25 million offer for the point guard. New York recently signed two other guards, Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd

Knicks

query: Much to Pakistan's consternation, India has expanded its presence in Afghanistan, especially through @placeholder government-aided construction and training projects, since the overthrow of the Taliban. entities: Afghanistan, Army of the Pure, CNN, Dan Benjamin, Haqqani Network, India, Indian, Kashmir, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Mumbai, Organization, Pakistan, State Department, Taliban, Talibans, U.S., U.S. State Department, United States, al Qaeda passage: (CNN) -- The United States and its allies have plenty to worry about in Afghanistan and Pakistan, with al Qaeda, two Talibans, the Haqqani Network and a plethora of other militant groups active. But the United States and intelligence analysts believe another group, one of Pakistan's most powerful and well-established, is also broadening its horizons. It is Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, which means "Army of the Pure." It was blamed for the attack on Mumbai, India, hotels in November 2008 in which nearly 200 people were killed over three days. That attack "shows the organization's global ambitions," said Dan Benjamin, the U.S. State Department's coordinator for counterterrorism. Lashkar-e-Tayyiba blamed for attack on Mumbai, India, hotels in November 2008. Organization has "complex mix of indigenous and international targets," State Department says. Lashkar-e-Tayyiba says it is focused only on freeing Kashmir from Indian rule, experts say. Lashkar-e-Tayyiba joined Taliban in attacks on U.S. bases in Afghanistan, experts say

India

query: Some Democrats up for re-election asked @placeholder questions, but they focused on substantive topics, largely avoiding politics, according to one source. entities: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, CNN, Democratic, Democrats, Nationals Park, Obama, Senate, Senate Democrats passage: (CNN) -- President Barack Obama has told Senate Democrats that he's willing to stay away from election battles where his presence would not be helpful, a Democratic source said -- an apparent nod to his poll numbers. Obama's comments came when he and former President Bill Clinton attended the Senate Democrats' issues conference at Nationals Park on Wednesday. Sources at the meeting said Obama assured Democrats that maintaining control of the Senate is his top priority this year. "I don't remember him (Obama) saying he wouldn't be offended if he wasn't invited (to help campaign), but he certainly acknowledged how low his numbers are in certain states," a source told CNN. Obama acknowledged low poll numbers. President said he'd stay away from elections where he wouldn't be helpful. Obama's approval rating stood at 44% on January 27

Obama

query: But "based on the findings of the investigation, the defense minister decided to express his apology to @placeholder over the death of every Egyptian policeman who was killed while on duty as a result of Israeli fire." entities: CNN, Egypt, Egyptian, Gaza, Gilad Shalit, Hamas, Israel, Israeli, Jerusalem, Ministry of Defense, Netanyahu, Palestinian, Shalit passage: Jerusalem (CNN) -- Following an investigation, Israel apologized to Egypt this week over an August incident in which five Egyptian border guards were killed, the Israeli Ministry of Defense said. The apology, issued Tuesday, was overshadowed by news that a deal had been reached for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was captured by the Palestinian group Hamas more than five years ago. However, it was largely seen as an olive branch to the transitional Egyptian government, as relations between Israel and Egypt have become strained in recent months. On August 18, militants crossed into Israel from Egyptian territory to attack Israeli civilian targets. Eight Israeli citizens were killed in the attacks, which Israel has said were the work of a jihadist group based in Gaza. Responding to the attacks, Israeli troops killed five Egyptian border guards while in pursuit of the militants. NEW: Netanyahu thanks Egyptian field marshal for assistance with deal for Shalit's return. In August incident, 5 Egyptian border guards were killed by Israeli troops. Relations between the two nations have been strained in recent months

Egypt

query: They drive us to the town of Cachtice, 30 kilometers away, recounting the story of the @placeholder. entities: Bathory, Bathory Blood, Blood Countess, Cachtice, Cachtice Castle, Elizabeth Bathory, Ivan Kralik, Martin, Peter Pastier, Slovakian, Trencin passage: With a ruined centuries-old castle looming up on the hill above, the Slovakian village of Cachtice could easily take a starring role in a Gothic horror film. However, exactly 400 years ago, on August 21, the horror was all too real, as the life of the most prolific female mass murderer of all time -- a noblewoman by the name of Countess Elizabeth Bathory -- came to a grim end. It's not an anniversary they're likely to celebrate in Cachtice, where Bathory's reign of terror still haunts locals, but for some -- me included -- there's a strange fascination. In the lovely Slovakian town of Trencin, my friend Martin and I are joined by two guides, Ivan Kralik and Peter Pastier, who work in the local tourism office. It's unknown exactly how many girls the Blood Countess tortured and killed. Reports range from 100 to 650 victims. She was never convicted of her crimes but was kept under house arrest in Cachtice Castle. The Bathory name is now a brand of surprisingly excellent wines called "Bathory Blood"

Bathory

query: "I have opted for @placeholder because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together," the 28-year-old said. entities: Alexander Hleb, Barcelona, Belarus, Bundesliga, CNN, Cameroon, Eto'o, Germany, Hleb, Ibrahimovic, Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho, Samuel Eto'o, San Siro, Stuttgart, Zlatan Ibrahimovic passage: (CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a switch to Inter Milan. Hleb had been expected to be part of the Ibrahimovic and Eto'o swap transfer. However, he has chosen to rejoin former club Stuttgart in a one-year loan deal

Stuttgart

query: 'That - and nothing less - is what it will take for @placeholder to turn a solitary visit into a lasting partnership.' entities: Ang San Suu Kyi, Barack Obama, Burma, Chief of Mission Residence, Clinton, Daily Mail, Hillary Clinton, Nobel Peace Prize, Noble Peace Prize, North Korea, Obama, Rangoon, State Department, U.S., US passage: By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:20 AM on 2nd December 2011 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today handed a letter from President Barack Obama to the leader of Burma's democracy movement, Ang San Suu Kyi, as the two women met for the first time. In it, Mr Obama thanks the Nobel Peace Prize winner 'for the inspiration you provide all of us around the world who share the values of democracy, human rights, and justice.' 'We stand by you now and always,' he vows in the letter, which was released by the State Department. Historic handshake: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and pro-democracy opposition leader Ang San Suu Kyi meet at the US Chief of Mission Residence in Rangoon today. Obama thanks Noble Peace Prize winner for 'the inspiration you provide all of us around the world' Clinton promises future incentives in return for Burma cutting military ties with North Korea. Meeting could signal 'new chapter in the shared history' of U.S. and Burma. U.S. could return ambassador to Burma for first time in two decades. First trip by a U.S. Secretary of State to Burma in over half a century

US

query: Yet the commotion ended quickly when the two @placeholder supporters were whisked away. entities: African, American, Brown, CNN, Darren Wilson, Ferguson, Holder, KMOV, Michael Brown, Missouri, Robert McCulloch, St. Louis, St. Louis County passage: Ferguson, Missouri (CNN) -- Two months. It looks like it might be that long before a local grand jury decides whether to bring charges in the death of Michael Brown -- the loud, passionate calls for swift justice notwithstanding. The shooting of the African-American teenager by a white Ferguson, Missouri, police officer has sparked days of demonstrations and nights of often violence protests in the St. Louis suburb. St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch told CNN affiliate KMOV that his office planned to begin presenting the case to a grand jury Wednesday. The grand jury could levy significant charges against Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot and killed the 18-year-old Brown. NEW: 2 hold signs backing Officer Darren Wilson, then are confronted by others. NEW: Attorney General Holder recalls his own experiences with racial profiling. A county grand jury to hear evidence, could opt to indict the officer who killed Brown. The case has spurred protests by those calling for charges against the officer

Darren Wilson

query: For many months before this incident, the @placeholder' aggressive drone campaign in Pakistan had been slowing. entities: Afghanistan, America, American, CIA, CNN, NATO, Pakistan, Pakistani, Pakistanis, U.S., United States, al Qaeda, bin Laden passage: (CNN) -- The past year has seen the number of CIA drone strikes in Pakistan plummet. In the first three months of 2012, there were 11, compared with 21 in the first three months of 2011 and a record 28 in the first quarter of 2010. On Monday, Pakistan's parliament started to debate whether the United States should be made to stop CIA drone strikes altogether in the Pakistani border regions with Afghanistan and also whether the U.S. should apologize for NATO airstrikes that killed some two dozen Pakistani soldiers late last year. Given the high level of hostility to the United States in Pakistan, the results of the parliamentary debate are pretty much a foregone conclusion. The parliament will almost certainly vote against the allowing the continuation of the drone strikes and will also demand an American apology for the deaths of its soldiers. Authors: America's drone war in Pakistan is much diminished. They say it's a victim of a deeply troubled relationship between U.S., Pakistan. U.S. raid on bin Laden and other incidents sparked anger from Pakistanis, they say. Drones have killed many al Qaeda leaders, and some targets are low level, they say

American

query: So it is unsurprising that Australia developed a nationalist republican tradition, expressed by the "Bulletin" magazine from the 1880s -- with the motto "Australia for the @placeholder" -- that opposed the monarchy. entities: Australia, Australian, Australians, Britain, CNN, Commonwealth, Mein Smith, NZ, New Zealand, Philippa Mein Smith, Queen, Republicanism, South Pacific passage: (CNN) -- Despite the excitement over the royal tour of New Zealand and Australia, the commonly held view of politicians in both countries appears to be that the writing is on the wall for the reach of Britain's monarchy to its far-flung South Pacific realms. The Queen's official representative in Australia last year expressed support for replacing the monarch with an elected head of state, while New Zealand's ex-foreign minister and former head of the Commonwealth has said the country is "inching towards republicanism." But how inevitable is it really that Australia and New Zealand will abandon their monarch to become republics? Republicanism in Australian and NZ seems to be in reversal, says Philippa Mein Smith. Mein Smith says neither country's current prime minister will create a republic. But she says the two countries' positions differ, with NZ historically the more loyal. Australians' vote not to become a republic was in part due to distrust of politicians, she says

Australians

query: "The perception of the @placeholder was that they are less aggressive, that they have a culturally different opinion of where privacy laws should lie. entities: Britain, CNN, Cambridge, Catherine, Closer, France, French, Las Vegas, Prince Harry, Provence, St. James's Palace, William passage: (CNN) -- Just weeks after the scandal about pictures of Britain's Prince Harry naked in Las Vegas, a magazine has sparked fresh controversy by publishing pictures of Prince William's wife, Catherine, topless while vacationing. The duchess of Cambridge is "upset" with the magazine -- a French publication called Closer, a royal source told CNN. Palace officials, threatening legal action, have blasted what they call a "grotesque" invasion of privacy. The grainy pictures appear to have been taken with a long camera lens while the couple was staying at a private chateau in Provence, in southern France. They were "hugely saddened to learn that a French publication and a photographer have invaded their privacy in such a grotesque and totally unjustifiable manner," a St. James's Palace spokesman said. Lawyer says Closer magazine may face heavy sanctions over the photographs. William and Catherine are "hugely saddened" by the invasion of privacy, palace says. The topless photographs are grainy and appear to have been taken with a long lens. Closer magazine editor defends decision to publish: "We were just doing our job"

France

query: Speaking to reporters later, @placeholder was understated about her take on the disruption. entities: Best Female Video, Beyonce Knowles, CNN, Janet Jackson, Kanye West, MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna, Michael Jackson, NEW YORK, Radio City Music Hall, Swift, Taylor Swift, West passage: NEW YORK (CNN) -- Even by the standards of the anything-goes MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West's hijacking of country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift's speech at the Sunday night ceremony was particularly brutal. Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. The pre-show buzz had focused on the highly anticipated tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but West's disruption stole the spotlight. A giddy Swift was in the midst of her acceptance speech for Best Female Video when the often-mercurial West rushed onstage, grabbed her microphone and let loose an outburst on behalf of singer Beyonce Knowles, who had lost out in that category. Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift's acceptance speech, apologizes on blog. Beyonce Knowles later gives Swift a chance to finish her remarks. Madonna pays bittersweet tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Janet Jackson dances in high-energy salute at Radio City Music Hall

Swift

query: France face the @placeholder on November 16 and then travel to the Ukraine on November 21. entities: David Trezeguet, England, Euro 2008, Faroe Islands, France, Juventus, LONDON, Lithuania, Morocco, Raymond Domenech, Scotland, Serie A, Torino, Trezeguet, Ukraine passage: LONDON, England -- France coach Raymond Domenech has again omitted striker David Trezeguet from his squad for this month's friendly against Morocco and the Euro 2008 qualifier against the Ukraine. Happier times: David Trezeguet celebrates after scoring for Juventus against Torino. Trezeguet has scored scored 10 goals in 11 Serie A matches for Juventus this season -- including two hat-tricks -- but has failed to win his way back into the 24-man party. The 29-year-old, who last played for France in the 1-0 home defeat by Scotland in September, was furious after being dropped for the games against Lithuania and the Faroe Islands. David Trezeguet omitted from France squad to play Morocco and the Ukraine. The Juventus striker last played for his country in the 1-0 defeat by Scotland. He was dropped for the wins against Lithuania and the Faroe Islands

Morocco

query: A @placeholder official told CNN the attackers initially opened fire outside the embassy's security gate, then there was the main explosion followed by a secondary explosion. entities: Al Qaeda, Bush, CNN, Embassy, Mohammed al-Basha, Sanaa, State Department, U.S. Embassy, Washington, Yemen, Yemeni passage: (CNN) -- Suspected Al Qaeda militants disguised as security forces launched an explosive assault on the U.S. Embassy in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, Wednesday killing 10 Yemeni police and civilians, officials said. The attack involved two car bombs, a spokesman for Yemen's embassy in Washington said. Six attackers, including a suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest, were also killed in the attack, Mohammed al-Basha said. There were at least four explosions -- including at least one car bomb -- and sniper fire, a senior State Department official said. Yemeni officials said the first car contained people in police uniforms who exchanged fire with Yemeni security forces, the officials said. Militants attack U.S. Embassy in Yemen with car bombs and suicide bomber. Attack involved two cars and snipers; some attackers wore police uniforms. Embassy spokesman says 10 Yemen police, civilians killed; six attackers dead. NEW: President Bush: "A reminder that we are at war with extremists"

U.S. Embassy

query: And I'm driving through this wood and I get to a dirt track; and it's a miserable day, only the way @placeholder in November can be. entities: CNN, England, Eureka, Hans Zimmer, LONDON, London, Myers, Nic Roeg, Oscar, Pirates of the Caribbean, Screening Room, Stanley Myers, The Lion King, The Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, Viennese, Zimmer passage: LONDON, England (CNN) -- From "Gladiator" to "The Lion King", "Pirates of the Caribbean" to "The Simpsons," film composer Hans Zimmer's versatile and imaginative scores have added aural color, light and shade to the on-screen action. Composer Hans Zimmer, interviewed by CNN's Screening Room Nominated for an Oscar seven times (he won for 1995's "The Lion King"), Zimmer had just two weeks of formal music lessons as a child. He worked as an assistant to film composer Stanley Myers in London where he learnt "how to wrestle an orchestra to the ground" while making the coffee. That led to a job with Myers on Nic Roeg's epic "Eureka" -- and the rest is film history. Hans Zimmer's scores include "The Lion King" and "The Simpsons Movie" Zimmer contrasted bloody battles with Viennese waltzes in "Gladiator" Zimmer says a great score is when "the music and the movie are truly one"

England

query: • In 2009, three @placeholder hikers, also accused of spying, were arrested and ultimately released. entities: American, Amir, Amir Hekmati, Behnaz Hekmati, CIA, CNN, English, Hassan Rouhani, Iran, Iranian, John Kerry, U.N. General Assembly, U.S. Marine, United States passage: The family of former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati has a message for Iran's new president: Their American son is not a spy, has never been one, and he should be released immediately from prison in Iran. "I just ask -- I just want the president to consider us as an Iranian family, and that my husband is sick, and me as a mother I've suffered a lot, more than two years," said Behnaz Hekmati, Amir's mother, speaking in halting English. The family made a plea in an exclusive interview to CNN on the eve of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's first visit to the United States, where he will attend the U.N. General Assembly. Former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati has been imprisoned in Iran for more than two years. He was visiting family in Iran when he was arrested in August 2011. He wrote a letter to John Kerry saying his confession of being a CIA spy was forced. His family is appealing to Iran's new president, who's attending U.N. General Assembly

United States

query: On the other side of the garage, the @placeholder team orders drama may have more emotional, career-defining consequences for Webber, whose Red Bull contract expires at the end of the season. entities: Australian, CNN, Chinese Grand Prix, F1, Ferrari, Formula 1, German, High Noon, Lewis Hamilton, Malaysia, Mark Webber, Mercedes, Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg, Red Bull, Red Bulls, Rubens Barrichello, Sebastian Vettel, Shanghai, Stirling Moss, Vettel, Webber passage: (CNN) -- It may not be "High Noon," but the Red Bull team are facing a Shanghai showdown when their two drivers resume rivalries at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel has been vilified for ignoring team orders and passing his Red Bull teammate Mark Webber in Malaysia to whisk the win from under the Australian's nose. Directly behind the dueling Red Bulls, the opposite scenario was playing out as Nico Rosberg reluctantly obeyed team orders not to overtake his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton for third place, even though the German appeared to have a quicker car. The controversial issue of team orders in Formula 1 has once again tested respect between teammates -- and ahead of Sunday's race Vettel said he would probably do it again given he felt Webber had not supported him in the past -- and raised question marks over the purity of the sport's racing. Team orders in Formula 1 are a hot topic once again following events in Malaysia. Red Bull teammates at odds after Sebastian Vettel overtakes Mark Webber against team orders. Rubens Barrichello, a deputy to Michael Schumacher at Ferrari, empathizes with Webber. F1 legend Stirling Moss believes there is less respect between drivers in modern racing

Malaysia

query: If previous CAF punishments are followed, Senegal can expect to play some future competitive qualifiers away from their capital @placeholder. entities: 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, African, CAF, CNN, Confederation of African Football, Dakar, Didier Drogba, Ivorians, Ivory Coast, Leopold Senghor Stadium, Senegal, South Africa passage: (CNN) -- Senegal were disqualified from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed Ivory Coast's participation at January's finals in South Africa. Senegal's second leg playoff qualifier against the Ivorians on Saturday was called off by the referee after 74 minutes as disgruntled fans rioted moments after Didier Drogba scored to give the visitors a 6-2 aggregate lead at the Leopold Senghor Stadium in Dakar. "CAF decided to officially confirm that result of the match as 2-0 in favour of Ivory Coast in accordance with the provisions of article 16 para 20 of the regulations of the competition and to consider Senegal the loser of the said match and eliminated from the competition," African football's ruling body said in a statement. Senegal disqualified from 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after rioting caused abandonment of match on Saturday. Opponents Ivory Coast confirmed as winners of the match and as qualifiers for January's finals in South Africa. African football's ruling body CAF does not rule out possibility of further sanctions

Dakar

query: Cook, Mowatt and left-back Charlie Taylor, who replaced the injured Warnock, are graduates of @placeholder's Academy and he said: 'I was delighted with them. entities: Academy, Antenucci, Bellusci, Benedicic, Bianchi, Billy Sharp, Bolton, Casper Sloth, Cook, David Hockaday, Denmark, Elland Road, Leeds, Leeds United, Mowatt, Neil Redfearn, Pearce, Press Association, Redfearn, Sharp, Silvestri, Sloth, Stephen Warnock, Taylor, Warnock, Wootton passage: By Press Association Reporter Caretaker boss Neil Redfearn refused to rule himself out of the running to succeed David Hockaday as Leeds head coach as they ended a run of three defeats with victory over luckless Bolton. Although Redfearn is happy in his post as Academy manager, he sidestepped the question over his future role, and said: 'I love coaching and working with players. Scorer: Left-back Stephen Warnock scored early in the first-half to set up the 1-0 victory for Leeds United Leeds United: Silvestri, Wootton, Warnock (Taylor 55), Pearce, Bellusci, Mowatt, Cook, Bianchi, Sloth (Benedicic 78), Sharp, Antenucci. Caretaker boss Neil Redfearn in charge for Leeds following the dismissal of David Hockaday after only 70 days in charge at Elland Road. Denmark international Casper Sloth made his debut for Leeds. Summer signing Billy Sharp set up Stephen Warnock for the winning goal. Leeds had lost their previous three matches in all competitions. Bolton still without a win in the Championship this season with four defeats

Redfearn

query: Yet when the leaders considered eliminating the requirement that rapes and incest be previously reported, they encountered objections from anti-abortion groups, @placeholder aides said. entities: GOP, House, March for Life, Republicans, White House passage: With thousands of anti-abortion protesters in town for the annual March for Life, Republicans were ready to push legislation through the House designed to please them. GOP leaders had planned House passage Thursday of legislation criminalizing most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, an act that would have defied a White House veto threat. But late Wednesday they abruptly postponed that confrontation indefinitely after concluding they were short of votes from their own caucus, after several women pushed back on a provision that would have required rape and incest victims seeking an abortion after 20 weeks to first report the crime to the police. Thousands of anti-abortion protesters are in town for the annual March for Life; Republicans were ready to push legislation designed to please them. They realized Wednesday night that they were short of votes from their own caucus, including several women. Some GOP lawmakers were against a provision requiring rape and incest victims seeking an abortion after 20 weeks to first report to police. The bill had zero chance of becoming law; the White House advised the president to veto it

GOP

query: Today, @placeholder reportedly has one amputee for every 290 people, one of the highest ratios in the world. entities: Aki Ra, CNN, CNN Heroes, Cambodia, Cambodian, Khmer Rouge, Russia, Siem Reap passage: Siem Reap, Cambodia (CNN) -- Maneuvering slowly through grassy Cambodian terrain, a caravan of 20 men and women is on a search-and-rescue mission. Dressed in military fatigues, they are guided by a fearless leader who calculates every step and ensures the safest path for his comrades. It takes just minutes for the unit to confront the first of many hidden targets: a muddied 20-year-old land mine buried a few inches beneath the ground. "This is an active land mine made from Russia. [If] we step on [it] ... it explodes and cuts the leg off," says Aki Ra, leader of the Cambodian Self Help Demining team. He and his group are working to make their country safer by clearing land mines -- many of which Aki Ra planted himself years ago. As a child soldier for the Khmer Rouge, Aki Ra planted up to 5,000 land mines a month. Now he goes into rural villages to find remaining mines and defuse them. Aki Ra has also taken in about 100 orphans, some injured by land mines. Do you know a hero? Nominations are open for 2010 CNN Heroes

Cambodia

query: In his interview @placeholder says that some of his earliest memories are going into his father’s room and watching videos of him dancing. entities: Blanket, Blanket Jackson, Daniel Bates, Jackson family, Joe, Joe Jackson, King of Pop, Michael, Michael Jackson passage: By Daniel Bates Joe Jackson has vowed to make Michael Jackson’s son Blanket into a star as big as his father - so long as he is ‘trained’ properly. The 75-year-old family patriarch said that he disagreed with those who said there would never be another King of Pop because Blanket was ready to take his place. He said that the 11-year-old is the ‘spitting image’ of Michael at that age and revealed that he believed a fortune teller who once predicted Blanket would be a sensation. Prospects: Blanket Jackson is ready to become the next King of Pop, according to Michael's father Joe. Joe Jackson has vowed to turn the 11-year-old into a big star. Said the youngster is a 'spitting image' of his father when he was that age. His comments evoke memories of how he pushed the Jackson family into show business

Blanket

query: The program would also fundamentally change -- the federal share of the @placeholder system would become block grants to the states. entities: Americans, CNN, GOP, House, House Budget, Medicaid, Medicare, Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, Republican, Social Security, Washington passage: Washington (CNN) -- House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, will unveil a highly anticipated 2012 Republican budget next week that proposes dramatic changes to political lightning rods: entitlements. The plan, to be released Tuesday, calls for a controversial overhaul of Medicare, the health care program for seniors, and imposes deep cuts in Medicaid, which provides health benefits to low-income Americans, according to House Republican sources with knowledge of the proposal. Starting 10 years from now, in 2021, Americans would no longer enroll in the Medicare program, but instead receive vouchers for private insurance, according to the GOP sources, who stressed anyone 55 or older now would not be affected by the change. Seniors would get vouchers for private insurance. Medicaid would be cut by up to $1 trillion. Corporate tax rate would be cut, but corporation loopholes would end. Proposal would not touch Social Security

Medicaid

query: "From east to west, @placeholder spans 5,000 miles and we have 230 million (people) and not enough aircraft to meet the growth of the number of passengers," Kirana said. entities: ASEAN, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Bahasa Indonesia, Bali, Barack Obama, Boeing, CNN, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Lion, Lion Air, Muslim, Rusdy Kirana, U.S. passage: Hong Kong (CNN) -- The largest single aviation purchase in Boeing's 94-year history was pulled off today by Lion Air. Lion who? If you have never heard of Lion Air, you're not alone. Unless you speak Bahasa Indonesia and have traveled around the vast array of islands that make up the world's most populous Muslim nation, there is no reason why you should have. With U.S. President Barack Obama watching on the sidelines of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) economic summit in Bali, Lion Air signed a deal for 230 Boeing planes totaling $21.7 billion, with the first delivery in 2017 -- part of the airline's plan to buy 408 new planes at $37.7 billion, Lion Air CEO Rusdy Kirana told CNN. Lion Air signed a record deal for 230 Boeing planes totaling $21.7 billion in Bali. The purchase is to feed the growing appetite for air travel in the world's fourth largest country. While developed economies still reel from the financial crisis, Indonesia's economy grows. "As Indonesia's middle class increases in number, more and more people will be traveling"

Indonesia

query: @placeholder claims, however, that the 1.8 square mile (4.6 sq. entities: Buddhist, CNN, Cambodia, Cambodian, Preah Vihear temple, SISAKET PROVINCE, Samak Sundaravej, Siem Reap, Thai, Thai News Agency, Thailand passage: SISAKET PROVINCE, Thailand (CNN) -- The foreign ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will meet Monday in an effort to resolve a week-long military standoff over an ancient border temple that sits on disputed land, Thailand's prime minister said Thursday. Cambodian Buddhist monks walk at Preah Vihear temple on Monday. The meeting will take place in Siem Reap, Cambodia one day after Cambodia's general election on Sunday, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej told CNN. An eight-hour meeting between Thai and Cambodian officials ended earlier this week with both sides agreeing on only one point: that troops each country has amassed at the site of the Preah Vihear temple will not fire on each other, the Thai News Agency reported. Two nations involved in disagreement over ancient temple. Talks next week will be aimed at resolving military standoff. Thailand, Cambodia seek regional intervention from neighbors

Thailand

query: @placeholder took to social media to post this message thanking Fiorentina and their fans. entities: Andre Schurrle, Blues, Chelsea, Cobham, Colombia, Colombian, Cuadrado, David Barnard, Fiorentina, German, Juan Cuadrado, London, Premier League, Stamford Bridge, Wolfsburg passage: Chelsea have signed Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina for a fee of £26.8million. The Stamford Bridge club made the 26-year-old their primary target for the January transfer window. Cuadrado flew into London on Saturday and has now completed his move, penning a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 26-year-old joins the Blues for an initial fee of £23.3million, which will rise to just shy of £27million with bonuses. Juan Cuadrado poses with the Chelsea shirt after the club confirmed the signing of the Colombian The former Fiorentina winger has penned a four-and-a-half year deal at Stamford Bridge Cuadrado poses with Chelsea club secretary David Barnard at the Cobham training ground on Monday. Chelsea have signed Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina. Cuadrado will cost the Premier League club an initial £23.3million fee with bonuses taking the overall value of the transfer to £26.8million. The 26-year-old flew into London on Saturday and has completed his move. Chelsea have sold Andre Schurrle to German side Wolfsburg for £24m. CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news

Juan Cuadrado

query: @placeholder himself was touched by the girl's recovery and his role. entities: Bruno Mars, CNN, Cleveland, Just the Way You Are, Mars, Nancy Bass, Ohio, Thorpe, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, WKYC, Zumyah Thorpe passage: (CNN) -- Score another win for the power of music -- and Bruno Mars gets the assist. Medical personnel at a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, are crediting the "Just the Way You Are" singer with helping the recovery of 11-year-old Zumyah Thorpe. According to reports from CNN affiliate WKYC, Thorpe was severely injured in a March 2013 car accident that killed her pregnant mother and two sisters. Thorpe suffered horrific brain swelling that required the removal of part of her skull. While she recovered, nurses played songs by Mars every day. "I asked her who her favorite singer was and she said 'Bruno Mars' as quick as anyone would say any singer," Nancy Bass, a pediatric neurologist at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, told the station. "And she just started singing every single word. It definitely brought a tear to my eye." Medical personnel credit Bruno Mars' music for helping injured girl. Zumyah Thorpe, 11, was injured in car accident that took the lives of mother, sisters. She's a big Mars fan; Mars welcomed her to a concert

Bruno Mars

query: That makes a lot more sense for @placeholder, who's now pretty much entirely focused on acting. entities: EW.com, FutureSex/LoveSounds, JT, Jessica Biel, Jim Beanz, Justin Timberlake, Marine Corps Ball, Oscar, Timberlake passage: (EW.com) -- Justin Timberlake hasn't released an album since 2006′s "FutureSex/LoveSounds," mostly because he has been distracted by the business of being Justin Timberlake. That tends to fill one's day with acting in Oscar-winning films, dropping into the occasional SNL sketch, hosting a golf tournament, sometimes going to the Marine Corps Ball and being engaged to Jessica Biel. It's a busy life, which is why our eyebrows raised when we saw these quotes from a producer named Jim Beanz, who claims to be working with Timberlake on a series of songs for a "crazy" new album. Considering JT's stature and the types of people he has worked with in the past, why would he hook up with a dude nobody has ever heard of? According to Timberlake's publicist, there are currently no plans for a new album. Producer Jim Beanz claims to be working with Timberlake on a his "crazy" new album. Timberlake hasn't released an album since 2006′s "FutureSex/LoveSounds"

JT

query: @placeholder military and insurgent deaths have increased "dramatically" in 2014 in relation to previous years, it said. entities: CNN, ISIS, Iraq, Iraq Body Count, Iraqi, U.S. passage: (CNN)It's been a bloody year in Iraq, where ISIS militants have seized swaths of territory and remain on the offensive. And the latest figures from the Iraq Body Count monitoring project show that civilians, as so often in war, are paying a heavy price. At least 17,049 civilians were recorded killed in Iraq during 2014, Iraq Body Count said, roughly double the number recorded in 2013 -- which in turn was about double that of the previous year. The shocking rise in deaths in 2014 is due in large part to the ISIS offensive and the military response to it by Iraqi forces and the U.S.-led international coalition, the group said. Iraq Body Count says the number of civilian deaths roughly doubled from 2013 to 2014. The project has monitored and compiled reports of civilian deaths since the 2003 invasion. The ISIS offensive and military response to it contributed to the 2014 spike in civilian deaths

Iraq

query: We in this @placeholder have got to come together in a bipartisan way and tamp this foolishness down. entities: AZUZ, CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR, CNN Student News, Carl Azuz, Chicago, Congress, Democratic, Democrats, Dubai, Easter, House, Illinois, Iowa, Newsquiz, Obama, PDF, RUSH TRANSCRIPT, Republicans, Senate, United Arab Emirates passage: (CNN Student News) -- March 26, 2010 Download PDF maps related to today's show: • Iowa • Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Chicago, Illinois Transcript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Fridays are acceptable! Just doesn't have the same ring, especially on the most awesome day of the week! Well, I'm Carl Azuz. I welcome you to CNN Student News; we're kicking things off right now! First Up: Health Care AZUZ: First up, follow the bouncing health care bill: It's in the House, then the Senate, then the House again. It's hard to keep up with. But another health care reform bill -- the set of changes to the legislation that's already law -- moved move from the Senate back to the House yesterday. Now the House, as you might remember, had dealt with this legislation before. But because the Senate made adjustments to it, the House had to pass the new version. Well, it did last night, and it will become law when President Obama signs it. It'll cost more than $60 billion in addition to the $875 billion health reform law. Democratic leaders had put these changes on the fast track. Part of the reason for the quick turnaround is recess. Congress is scheduled to start its two-week Easter break today. Hear how Democrats and Republicans are responding to threats against lawmakers. Find out why a company in Dubai is getting a bailout from its government. Consider whether emotional intelligence should be addressed in school. Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News

Congress

query: "Diana Ross, very dear friend @placeholder," he said when asked who he considered to be his closest friends. entities: 1981 American Music Awards, CNN, Diana, Diana Ross, Ebony, Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Katherine Jackson, Larry King, Michael, Michael Jackson, Ross passage: (CNN) -- Michael Jackson and Diana Ross shared a bond that he apparently thought would last long after his death. Michael Jackson and Diana Ross at the 1981 American Music Awards. In his will Jackson wanted Ross -- who took him under her wing and who he called one of his dearest friends -- to take care of his children if his mother, Katherine Jackson, was not alive or was unable to do so. While the public may have been surprised at Jackson's decision, the two have a long history together. "I think it's very interesting," Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother told CNN's Larry King on Thursday. "There's been a long, close relationship with Michael and Diana for many, many years. And I think it's great." Watch Jermaine Jackson on Michael's death ». Michael Jackson, Diana Ross met when he was 9 years old. Jackson wrote in will he wanted Ross to take care of his kids if mother was unable. Essence managing editor: Pair shared a bond, Ross is a great mother. Jackson told Ebony in 1982: "I can tell her anything, the most private of secrets"

Diana

query: Kerry said he would think about it, but that disturbing developments on the ground in @placeholder and Crimea were closing the space for diplomacy. entities: American, CNN, Crimea, John Kerry, Kerry, Lavrov, Moscow, Paris, Putin, Russia, Russian, Sergey Lavrov, U.S., Ukraine, United States, Vladimir Putin, Washington passage: Washington (CNN) -- Tensions between the United States and Russia over the crisis in Crimea have exploded into an open row as Russia rejects U.S. diplomatic efforts to solve the impasse. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry postponed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss American proposals, which Moscow has effectively rejected, on solving the crisis. The meeting, which Russia said was supposed to happen Monday, would have marked the highest-level contact between the two countries since Russian troops took up positions in Crimea, and would have come ahead of Sunday's potentially explosive vote on whether Crimea should split from Ukraine and join Russia. Kerry postpones a meeting with Putin, says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. Meeting would have marked highest-level contact between the two nations over Crimea. Kerry presented a proposal to Lavrov in Paris on Wednesday. Official: U.S. has yet to receive an official answer from Moscow about Kerry proposals

Ukraine

query: Many Libyans are forever grateful to @placeholder for its support in freeing our country from dictatorship. entities: Abu Yahya al-Libi, America, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Benghazi, Benotman, CNN, Christopher Stevens, Libya, Libyan, Libyans, Noman Benotman, Obama, Quilliam Foundation, RPG7, U.S., al-Qaeda, anti-Islam passage: (CNN) -- The Obama administration may very well be right that the attack in Benghazi which claimed the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other U.S. officials was part of a pre-planned terrorist operation. It would have happened sooner or later regardless of any protests against an obscure anti-Islam film made in America. The attack apparently occurred because in recent days, the al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri posted a video online calling on Libyans to avenge the killing of al-Qaeda's second in command, Abu Yahya al-Libi. According to our own sources at Quilliam Foundation, the attack was the work of roughly 20 militants prepared for a military assault. It is rare, for example, that an RPG7 -- an anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher -- would be present at a civilian protest. The attack against the consulate had two waves. The first attack led to U.S. officials being evacuated from the consulate by Libyan security forces, only for the second wave to be launched against U.S. officials after they were kept at a secure location. U.S. consulate in Libya was attacked; some thought it was because of a video. Noman Benotman: The attack was most likely a pre-planned terrorist operation. He says attack does not represent views of most Libyans, who are grateful to U.S. Benotman: The international community must not give up on Libya's reconstruction

U.S.

query: "I didn't mean to and I apologize, " @placeholder told reporters. entities: Australian Webber, CNN, Chinese, German, Grand Prix, John Watson, Malaysian, Mark Webber, McLaren, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, Vettel, Webber passage: (CNN) -- Has there ever been a rivalry in a sporting team quite like the one between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber? Their fractious, not to say poisonous, relationship reached a new low on Sunday, after the three-time world champion ignored Red Bull team orders to snatch victory from Australian Webber at the Malaysian Grand Prix. With another three weeks before the next grand prix -- the Chinese GP on April 14 -- Webber plans to going surfing as he reflects on his treatment by Vettel and his place in the Red Bull hierarchy. "I'll be catching a few waves on my surfboard and reflecting on everything that's happened," Webber told reporters. Sebastian Vettel defies team orders to pass and claim first win of 2013. German apologized to teammate Mark Webber, who was leading the race. Former McLaren driver John Watson calls on Red Bull to suspend Vettel for one race

Sebastian Vettel

query: "We share a common commitment with all three reforming candidates and @placeholder to bring about positive change at FIFA." entities: Ali Bin-Al Hussein, Ali bin Al-Hussein, Barcelona, CNN, Dutchman, European, FIFA, Jordan, London, Luis Figo, Michael van Praag, Pair, Real Madrid, Sepp Blatter, Switzerland, UEFA, Vero, Vero Communications passage: (CNN)Could you imagine a presidential election where two hopeful candidates had their campaigns run by the same communications firm? Welcome to the world of football where two men hoping to become the leader of FIFA, football's world governing body, are using the same campaign company despite ostensibly being in opposition. Luis Figo, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder and Jordan's Prince Ali Bin-Al Hussein have engaged London-based Vero Communications to help land them the top job. A public relations company with great experience in sport, Vero also has a wider communications brief working with UEFA, the European confederation within FIFA. Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein and Luis Figo both candidates in FIFA presidential election. Pair are having their campaigns run by same London communications firm Vero. Dutchman Michael van Praag also in contest along with incumbent Sepp Blatter. FIFA presidential election takes place on May 29 in Switzerland

UEFA

query: Egyptian state-run TV showed protesters burning @placeholder flags and chanting "Egyptian blood is not cheap." entities: CNN, Egypt, Egyptian, Ehud Barak, Israel, Israeli, Sinai passage: (CNN) -- Israel has issued a rare statement of "regret" for the recent deaths of several Egyptian security personnel, hours after Egypt said it was recalling its ambassador. Egypt's government posted a statement Saturday saying its ambassador would be withdrawn until Israel conducted an investigation into what it called "indiscriminate shelling" that led to the deaths of at least three security forces in its Sinai region on Thursday. Later in the day, the statement was taken down without explanation. Top-level Israel security officials met Saturday with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who quickly issued a statement vowing that Israel would conduct a military investigation, followed by a joint examination with the Egyptian military, of the incident. NEW: Quartet warns Egypt to 'address the security situation' in Sinai. Israel issues rare statement of 'regret' over Egyptian security forces' deaths. Israeli defense minister: Military investigation, and joint probe with Egypt, will take place. Egypt posted a statement saying it would recall its ambassador; statement later removed

Israel

query: Botsford Fraser said @placeholder hasn't communicated directly with PEN but he has spoken with a affiliated group in China. entities: CNN, China, Chinese, Independent Chinese PEN Center, Internet, PEN, PEN International, Shi, Shi Tao, Tiananmen Square, Yahoo passage: (CNN) -- A Chinese journalist jailed for eight years for leaking government restrictions on reporting is now free. Shi Tao's early release was announced by the writers' organization PEN International on Saturday -- 15 months before he was scheduled to be freed. Shi is a member of Independent Chinese PEN Center, which advocates for freedom of speech. Shi made headlines in 2004 when he sent the media restrictions to a human rights group -- an act that China said amounted to "leaking state secrets," PEN said. What's more, Internet giant Yahoo played a part in his conviction. In a widely criticized move, Yahoo handed over Shi's e-mail account information, which the Chinese government used in the case against Shi, according to court documents. Shi Tao was sentenced to 10 years for leaking government restrictions on reporting. The restrictions were over the 15th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Yahoo was criticized for giving China information about Shi that was used in his conviction. A Yahoo attorney has said its employees in China were abiding by the law

Shi Tao

query: 'I had recently put another cat I had down due to a large tumor, and with me being a firefighter, @placeholder being burned, and the loss of my other cat, it just seemed like a perfect fit,' he said. entities: Campbell, Daily Mail, PSPCA, Paslawski, Philadelphia, Stephen Paslawski passage: By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 00:20 EST, 28 November 2013 | UPDATED: 00:21 EST, 28 November 2013 A cat in recovery after being cruelly set ablaze in Philadelphia earlier this month has been adopted by a local firefighter. Lieutenant Stephen Paslawski said Campbell chose him by climbing onto his shoulder almost immediately when he visited the local PSPCA shelter. PSPCA officials said Paslawski was one of the first people to get in touch about adopting Campbell after news of the horrific attack broke. Campbell, who is currently in recovery after being cruelly set ablaze in Philadelphia earlier this month, poses with his new adopted owner local firefighter Stephen Paslawski. Campbell, who is still recovering from his severe burns, will soon be going home to live with Lieutenant Stephen Paslawski in Philadelphia

Campbell

query: @placeholder is committed to an exciting programme of exhibitions and events entities: Eardrum, Keith Harrison, Kensington, London, Mark 'Barney' Greenway, Mark Greenway, Napalm Death, Shane Embury, Steve Robson, Victoria & Albert museum passage: By Steve Robson PUBLISHED: 04:41 EST, 20 March 2013 | UPDATED: 07:52 EST, 20 March 2013 Fans of veteran heavy metal band Napalm Death are used to seeing their idols bring the house down. But it was their reputation for ear-shattering sets which led to a gig being cancelled this week. The band were due to take part in a special one-off performance alongside ceramic artist Keith Harrison at London's Victoria & Albert museum in Kensington. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Eardrum assault: Heavy metal band Napalm Death have been entertaining 'grindcore' fans since 1981 Disappointed: Napalm Death singer Mark Greenway, left, and guitarist Shane Embury, in full flow. Special performance with ceramic artist Keith Harrison had been lined up. Built tiles around sound system which would 'explode' as they played. Museum bosses pull the plug amid fears noise could bring down building too. Lead singer Mark 'Barney' Greenway not surprised by cancellation. 'They had been making noise. We were ready for things to go awry,' he said

Victoria & Albert museum

query: @placeholder is in a neonatal intensive care unit as a precaution but should be home with mom and dad on Thursday or Friday. entities: Briggs Beaty, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Misty, Misty Beaty, Scott, Scott Steele passage: An Iowa woman went to the hospital for stomach pains and hours later gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Misty Beaty and Scott Steele from Cedar Rapids had absolutely no idea that Misty was pregnant until the moment she gave birth to Briggs Beaty on Monday morning. It was especially a surprise for Scott who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer five years ago and was told he was sterile. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Healthy boy: Briggs Beaty was born without complication and is 7 lbs 14 oz of joy despite his mother not knowing that she was pregnant with him. Misty Beaty and Scott Steele had absolutely no idea that Misty was pregnant until the moment she gave birth to Briggs Beaty on Monday morning. Misty said she didn't experience any pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness or weight gain despite being full term. Scott Steele was told that he was sterile due to having colorectal cancer five years ago. 'I didn’t have the weight gain, didn’t have the nausea and none of the morning sickness that goes along with pregnancy. Nothing,' said Misty

Briggs Beaty

query: Morrissey said estimates of deficits in the pool's finances were reduced last year when a Social Security advisory board's technical panel revised some unrealistically low assumptions it had made about @placeholder immigration. entities: CNNMoney.com, Census, Hispanic, Latino, Los Angeles, NEW YORK, U.S. Census Bureau passage: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The nation is becoming even more diverse: More than one third of its population belongs to a minority group, and Hispanics are the fastest-growing segment. Nearly one in six residents, or 46.9 million people, are Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday that the minority population reached an estimated 104.6 million -- or 34 percent of the nation's total population -- on July 1, 2008, compared to 31 percent when the Census was taken in 2000. Nearly one in six residents, or 46.9 million people, are Hispanic, the agency reported. U.S. Census Bureau says the minority population has hit an estimated 104.6 million. Nearly one in six residents, or 46.9 million people, are Hispanic. The most Latino county in the nation was Los Angeles, with 4.7 million people

Latino

query: For example, we could not identify or trace @placeholder’s alleged victim.’ entities: BBC, Claire Ellicott, Gary Glitter, Glitter, Haut de la Garenne, ITV, Jersey, Jim, Jimmy Savile, Karin Ward, Mario Ledwith, Newsnight, Nick Fagge, Sam Greenhill, Savile passage: By Sam Greenhill and Claire Ellicott and Nick Fagge and Mario Ledwith PUBLISHED: 15:41 EST, 3 October 2012 | UPDATED: 03:26 EST, 4 October 2012 A woman claims she saw Gary Glitter - seen on Jim'll Fix It in 1991 - having sex with an underage girl in host Jimmy Savile's dressing room Gary Glitter raped a girl of 13 in Sir Jimmy Savile’s BBC dressing room, it was claimed last night. The attack in the 1970s allegedly took place as Savile was himself groping a 14-year-old in the same room. A third star – a household-name entertainer who still performs – was also abusing a schoolgirl, according to the claims. Woman who claims she was abused by Jimmy Savile says she saw Gary Glitter having sex with an underage girl in the presenter's dressing room. Karin Ward appears in the documentary 'Exposure: The Other Side Of Jimmy Savile', which airs on ITV tonight. Claims come after footage of Glitter performing on Jim'll Fix It in 1991 emerged online. The BBC faced fresh claims it hushed up Savile’s abuse. Newsnight was plunged into a row over why it failed to pass allegations to police. More women came forward to tell how Savile molested them as teenagers. It was claimed the star abused girls as young as nine at Jersey’s notorious Haut de la Garenne children’s home.

Glitter

query: Get a grip and stop talking about @placeholder in this way because United will be there or thereabouts.’ entities: Adam Crafton, AdamCrafton, Andrew Cole, Anfield, Capital One Cup, Cole, English, Liverpool, Louis van Gaal, MK Dons, MailOnline, Manchester United, Paul Scholes, Premier League, Sunderland, Swansea, United, Van Gaal passage: By Adam Crafton for MailOnline Follow @@AdamCrafton_ Andrew Cole has jumped to the defence of Manchester United and rubbished suggestions that his former club are in terminal decline. United have made a calamitous start to life under new manager Louis van Gaal, failing to win two Premier League games against Swansea and Sunderland before crashing to a 4-0 at MK Dons in the Capital One Cup. Paul Scholes has admitted he is ‘scared’ for the club he served so well. Cole, however, is a little more optimistic and does not believe that United will stagnate in the same as Liverpool did following the Anfield club’s sustained dominance in English football in the 1980's. Cole has defended his former team following their defeat at MK Dons. He insists the club are not in terminal decline and will make a recovery. Van Gaal is under fire following United's humiliating loss in Capital One Cup

United

query: the @placeholder two days later, Ali found that friends and teachers were entities: Bar Mitzvah, British, FGM, Female Genital Mutilation, Nimko Ali, Ruth Styles, Somali, Somalia, Survivor Nimko Ali, UK, Waris Dirie passage: By Ruth Styles Picture the scene. A small, visibly distressed girl asks to speak to her teacher the day after she returns from a holiday in Somalia. The teacher listens as the girl explains what has happened to her: her clitoris removed, her legs bound together. Terrible pain, no anaesthetic. Her teacher's shocking response: 'That's nice dear. A bit like a Bar Mitzvah.' For the young Nimko Ali, any hope of help had gone. Campaigner: Survivor Nimko Ali has spoken out about why FGM shouldn't be written off as a cultural issue Speaking out: Somali supermodel Waris Dirie underwent FGM as a child and campaigns against it. Nimko Ali was seven when she underwent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Her teacher, instead of helping, likened it to a Bar Mitzvah. 66,0000 British women are believed to have undergone FGM. 20,000 girls are at risk of being taken abroad for circumcision. FGM has been illegal in the UK since 1985

British

query: At that point, @placeholder, who was listed as the girl's father on her birth certificate, said he would not fight for custody. entities: Anna Nicole Smith, CNN, Cosby, Daniel, Death, Hachette Book Group USA, Howard K. Stern, Rita Cosby, Smith, Stern, Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith passage: (CNN) -- The lawyer and companion for former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith has filed a $60 million libel suit against the author and publisher of a new book on Smith's life and death. Howard K. Stern, shown in February, claims the book falsely accuses him of homosexual acts and cocaine use. Howard K. Stern's suit claims the book falsely accuses him of behavior including homosexual acts, illegal possession and use of cocaine and criminal involvement in the deaths of Smith and her son, Daniel. Stern claims in the suit against Rita Cosby and her publisher, Hachette Book Group USA, that Cosby "intentionally published false and defamatory statements about Stern related to Ms. Smith's death in a calculated effort to increase sales and increase profits" in her book, "Blonde Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith's Death." Howard K. Stern's lawsuit seeks $60 million in damages. Suit: Book falsely accuses Stern of involvement in deaths of Smith and her son. Attempts by CNN to reach the book's author and publisher were unsuccessful

Stern

query: At least seven mosques and one cemetery were attacked in America during @placeholder, according to groups that track such incidents. entities: Ali, America, Eid, Eid al-Fitr, Iftikhar Ali, Islam, Islamic, Joplin, Missouri, Muslim, Ramadan, Sikh, United States passage: To mark the end of Islam's holiest month, Iftikhar Ali will head not to a mosque but to a convention center guarded by law enforcement officers. That's because this month, during Ramadan, the mosque in Joplin, Missouri, burned to the ground. Its rubble smoldered for two days as a shocked Muslim community came to terms with what had happened. "I think there are a few people who don't like anybody," Ali said. "They don't like a different color than their color or different religions." Ali, who is the president of the Joplin mosque, said the congregation rented a convention center so people would have a place to pray and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of fasting for Ramadan. Attacks on Islamic centers spiked across America during the holy month of Ramadan. Many Muslims are fearful as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the United States. The fear was heightened by the carnage at the Sikh temple and the burning of a Missouri mosque. An Islamic advocacy group has asked mosques to beef up security Sunday for Eid

Ramadan

query: Not in favour of military action: Nearly half of those polled said the U.S. does not have an obligation to punish regimes like @placeholder that use chemical weapons to kill civilians entities: Bashar al-Assad, CIA, David Martosko, Islamist, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, U.S., United States, Washington, White House, anti-Assad passage: By David Martosko In Washington PUBLISHED: 02:33 EST, 12 September 2013 | UPDATED: 14:50 EST, 12 September 2013 Vital weapons shipments from the United States have begun to arrive in rebel fighting units that oppose the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria, according to sources on both ends of the transactions. The light arms, ammunition and other small, trackable armaments – likely grenades, mortars and shells – are coming via clandestine CIA operations in a significant escalation of U.S. involvement in the 30-month-long civil war. The White House promised in June that it would arm anti-Assad forces who were not aligned with Islamist radical groups, authorizing the CIA to do the heavy lifting and manage the pipeline. Guns, mortars and ammunition smuggled in as U.S. steps up role in civil war. CIA bases in Turkey and Jordan being used as conduit for military hardware

Syria

query: In a Tuesday interview with the News-Star, a tearful @placeholder denied being racist. entities: CNN, Facebook, Jena, Jena 6, Jena High School, Justin Barker, Kristy Smith, Louisiana, Monroe, News-Star, The News-Star, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Washington passage: (CNN) -- A student who videoed a re-enactment of the "Jena 6" incident apologized and said the video was not intended to make fun of the six black students arrested in the beating of a white classmate, according to The News-Star newspaper of Monroe, Louisiana. The incident involving six black students has sparked protests across the country, like this one in Washington. The video, taped by University of Louisiana-Monroe student Kristy Smith, shows students in blackface apparently acting out the beating of Jena High School student Justin Barker. One of the males in the tape runs onto the beach acting as if he is holding a noose, and three others -- covered in river mud -- pretend to knock him to the ground, punch and kick him. At least one racial epithet can be heard. Student tells News-Star of Monroe, Louisiana, she wasn't making fun of "Jena 6" Kristy Smith posted tape on her Facebook page; it has since been removed. Hundreds meet on University of Louisiana-Monroe campus in response to video. Six black students, dubbed "Jena 6," accused of beating white student

Kristy Smith

query: April 21, out of the blue Mrs Harris got a call from @placeholder, a entities: Aledo, Camp Bowie Animal Clinic, Fort Worth, Harrises, Jamie Harris, Leonberger, Lou Tierce, MRI, Marian, Marian Harris, Mary Brewer, Sid, Texas, Tierce passage: A Texas family were shocked to discover last week that their 5-year-old Leonberger named Sid they thought was put down six months ago was being secretly kept by a veterinarian and allegedly tapped for blood transfusions. On Tuesday, police in Fort Worth raided the popular Camp Bowie Animal Clinic after being tipped off about allegations of animal abuse. Marian Harris, of Aledo, says that last October, she gave long-time veterinarian Dr Lou Tierce permission to euthanize Sid after the doctor told her that the pup was suffering from a congenital spinal disorder. Scroll down for video Lucky dog: Sid the five-year-old Leonberger was rescued by his owners from an animal clinic in Texas where he spent six months locked up in a cage and used for blood transfusions. Marian and Jamie Harris took their Leonberger to be put down at Camp Bowie Animal Clinic last fall after being told he had spinal defect. Veterinarian Dr Lou Tierce let the Harrises say goodbye to Sid and promised to bury him on his farm. Former clinic worker Mary Brewer called Marian Harris last week to tell her that Sid was alive and staying in a cage in the back of the clinic. Another veterinarian found the pet had mange and showed clear signs that he was used for blood transfusions, but did not need to be put down. MRI showed Sid never had a congenital spinal defect. Dr Tierce hit back at his accusers, saying allegations against him are 'all a bunch of hooey'

Mary Brewer

query: The shark swerves away as Mr @placeholder jabs at it with the spear entities: Caribbean Sea, Dimitri, Dimitri Jason, Jason Dmitri, Kieran Corcoran, YouTube passage: By Kieran Corcoran This is the terrifying moment a scuba diver looks up from trying to catch a fish to find himself caught in a battle with a shark. Jason Dmitri was looking for lionfish in the Caribbean Sea when the predator approached, in an encounter which 'scared the cr*p' out of him. Mr Dimitri, who was carrying a short spear, stabs frantically at the beast as it circles underneath him. It moves in several times to try and snap at him, but he manages to keep it at bay. Scroll down for video Shark attack: Jason Dmitri was attacked by this shark, and had to fend it off with a spear. Dimitri Jason was diving in the Caribbean Sea when the shark approached. He managed to fend the predator off, and uploaded the footage to YouTube

Dimitri

query: Improving weather last night saw floods recede in many areas, and the @placeholder removed more than 200 flood warnings. entities: Boston, Britain, Daily Mail, EA, Environment Agency, Faversham, Hollow Shore, Lincolnshire, Met Office, Shipwrights Arms, UK passage: By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 10:53 EST, 7 December 2013 | UPDATED: 11:40 EST, 7 December 2013 Victims of the most serious tidal surge in 60 years have been warned to avoid direct contact with floodwater and beware of rats moving into homes. Thousands of people who were evacuated from Britain's east coast will be assessing the damage after finally being allowed to return to their homes yesterday. A major clean-up operation is under way after 1,400 homes were flooded, including 300 in Boston, Lincolnshire, alone, according to Environment Agency (EA) figures. The Shipwrights Arms at Hollow Shore, Faversham, is surrounded by seawater two days after the surge: Victims have been warned to avoid direct contact with floodwater and beware of rats moving into homes. Environment Agency says 1,400 homes were flooded, 300 in one town alone. Emergency services have now downgraded warnings and evacuation is over. Met Office says period of calmer weather is coming for UK's east coast

EA

query: It's coming in: A satellite image shows the @placeholder on Monday as the storm hit entities: American, Boston, East Coast, East Coasters, International Space Station, Juno, NASA, New England, New York, Terry Virts, U.S., US passage: As Juno took the U.S. by storm, all most East Coasters could see was snow, but the view from space was entirely different. These images have been captured by Terry Virts, an American astronaut on the International Space Station, nearly 250 miles above the earth. He captured the the storm as it moved in on the coast, blurring the bright lights of the big cities below. Last night, forecasters warned that two separate weather systems may bring more snow to New England over the coming days. Scroll down for video Nice view: The movement of storm Juno along the US east coast, capture by Terry Virts, an astronaut on the International Space Station. Astronaut on the International Space Station captures storm Juno moving in over the East Coast. NASA's Terry Virts captured the the storm as it moved in over Boston and New York

East Coast

query: Carroll was born @placeholder on July 8, 1919, in St. Louis. entities: Alzheimer, Carroll, Hollywood, Hollywood Walk of Fame, James Nye, Judy Garland, Linda Dodge, Mickey Carroll, Munchkin, St. Louis, The Wizard of Oz, Wizard of Oz passage: By James Nye The family of a late Wizard of Oz actor who played a Munchkin in the classic film appeared in St. Louis court on Monday to claim $500,000 back from his former caretaker. Mickey Carroll's family claim that the hypopituitary dwarf, who died in May 2009 aged 89, was exploited by carer Linda Dodge just before his death. His nieces and nephews first launched the civil suit in 2011 after discovering that their uncle, who never married or had children, had lost significant assets from his fortune. Iconic role: Mickey Carroll picture here in 2008 (left) one year before he died holding the famous ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz and (right) in 2007 when he received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along with six other ex-Munchkins from the 1939 movie. Family of Mickey Carroll claim the actor was extorted of $500,000 by his caretaker in the last days of his life. Linda Dodge, her daughter and husband are accused of moving Carroll, 89, into their home. The one-time actor suffered Alzheimer's later in life. Carroll began to write checks to cash in the months before he passed away in his sleep in 2009. Played one of the Munchkins in 1939's The Wizard of Oz opposite Judy Garland. Built up a fortune through a tombstone business in St. Louis after leaving Hollywood

Carroll

query: 'We opted for a hood on our wearable England and Brazilian flags as you never know what the @placeholder weather will bring. entities: Asda, Brazil, British, England, KKK, Ku Klux Klan, Richard Spillett, St George’s Cross, Supermarket Asda, Twitter, US, Wearable England Flag, World Cup passage: By Richard Spillett Supermarket Asda has defended a 'wearable England flag' it has launched for the World Cup after claims it resembles a Ku Klux Klan outfit. The £3 St George’s Cross, with the word 'England' emblazoned across it, features a hood which Asda said was to allow fans to stay dry in the unpredictable British weather. But some fans took to Twitter today to point out the similarities between the hoods and those worn by the racist US organisation, also known by its initials 'KKK'. Asda customers say the new 'Wearable England Flag' looks like the notorious uniform of the Ku Klux Klan. Supermarket releases England flag outfit ahead of World Cup in Brazil. But fans say pointed white hood looks like the garb of notorious US gang. They mock Asda, claiming the supermarket must not have trialled outfit. Bosses insist the hood is merely to help fans stay dry and 'nothing more' Comes after supermarket was slammed for 'mental patient' costume

British

query: Citing a need to find legal representation, Vernon did not comment to @placeholder on the lawsuit. entities: Bank of Oklahoma Center, Leonel Olivarez, Melissa Smith, Newson6, Shane Vernon, Smith, Tulsa, Vernon passage: A man who stood up against a woman's alleged groper at a September event is now facing a lawsuit from that same man, local media reported. While at Tulsa's Bank of Oklahoma Center, Melissa Smith told Newson6 in September her behind was hit and clutched two times by a man. Smith hollered at the man, she told the affiliate station. Scroll down for video Incident: After she was groped, Melissa Smith, left, was approached by onlooker Shane Vernon, right, who then looked for the man and yelled at him Investigation: Leonel Olivarez confessed to investigators he was intoxicated when the touching occurred, and also penned a letter for Smith in which he said he was sorry, police have said. Melissa Smith has said her behind was inappropriately touched twice by a man she didn't know at a September event. Onlooker Shane Vernon has said he went up to Smith to see if everything was alright - and that when questioned, Smith told him she didn't know the man who touched her. He then pursued the man and shouted at him and grabbed his belongings. Leonel Olivarez, facing a sexual battery charge, has filed an assault and battery lawsuit against Vernon

Newson6

query: The torture would continue until @placeholder came up with the ransom, the kidnappers told her. entities: Andrade, Araceli Valencia, Arizona, CNN, Jaime Andrade, PHOENIX, Phoenix, Spanish, Valencia passage: PHOENIX, Arizona (CNN) -- Jaime Andrade had just gotten out of the shower when the men came to snatch him. Jaime Andrade was kept in this closet for three days without food or water, police say. His wife, Araceli Valencia, was mopping the kitchen in their family home on a typical warm spring morning in Phoenix, Arizona, "when she suddenly felt a hard object pointed to the back of her head and a voice in Spanish tell her not to move," according to a Phoenix, Arizona, police investigative report. "I told you not to look at me!" Valencia heard one of the kidnappers bark as he struck Andrade across the head. Phoenix police investigated 368 kidnappings in 2008, 357 in 2007. Human smuggler was tortured for days because kidnappers suspected he had cash. Police say kidnappers cut, beat, shoot and electrocute victims to get their money. Men kidnapped innocent 13-year-old girl after neighbor stole marijuana, police say

Araceli Valencia

query: Meanwhile, @placeholder's most high-profile defector flew from Britain to Qatar Tuesday for talks on how to break the deadly impasse in his nation. entities: Britain, CNN, France, Gadhafi, Hakim, Koussa, Libya, Libyan, Misrata, Moaath al-Misrati, Moammar Gadhafi, NATO, Qatar, Tripoli passage: Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Moammar Gadhafi's military machine pounded the western city of Misrata again Tuesday as France and Britain called for beefed-up NATO airstrikes to stop such attacks on the Libyan people. Witnesses reported heavy shelling in central Misrata, besieged for weeks and the scene of some of the worst fighting in the Libyan conflict. At least 10 people were killed and 30 others wounded in the heavy shelling, a doctor operating in two central clinics told CNN. The doctor, identified only as Dr. Hakim for safety reasons, said medical teams are exhausted from treating the wounded. Rebel fighter Moaath al-Misrati told CNN the shelling came after rebels killed several of Gadhafi's snipers. "We are expecting a ground offensive by the Gadhafi forces any time now," he said. NEW: Leading rebel official calls on international community to help Libyan civilians. At least 10 killed in Misrata shelling, doctor says. France and Britain call for intensified NATO attacks. Ex-Foreign Minister Koussa flies to Qatar ahead of an international meeting

Libyan

query: For example, we could not identify or trace @placeholder’s alleged victim.’ entities: BBC, Claire Ellicott, Gary Glitter, Glitter, Haut de la Garenne, ITV, Jersey, Jim, Jimmy Savile, Karin Ward, Mario Ledwith, Newsnight, Nick Fagge, Sam Greenhill, Savile passage: By Sam Greenhill and Claire Ellicott and Nick Fagge and Mario Ledwith PUBLISHED: 15:41 EST, 3 October 2012 | UPDATED: 03:26 EST, 4 October 2012 A woman claims she saw Gary Glitter - seen on Jim'll Fix It in 1991 - having sex with an underage girl in host Jimmy Savile's dressing room Gary Glitter raped a girl of 13 in Sir Jimmy Savile’s BBC dressing room, it was claimed last night. The attack in the 1970s allegedly took place as Savile was himself groping a 14-year-old in the same room. A third star – a household-name entertainer who still performs – was also abusing a schoolgirl, according to the claims. Woman who claims she was abused by Jimmy Savile says she saw Gary Glitter having sex with an underage girl in the presenter's dressing room. Karin Ward appears in the documentary 'Exposure: The Other Side Of Jimmy Savile', which airs on ITV tonight. Claims come after footage of Glitter performing on Jim'll Fix It in 1991 emerged online. The BBC faced fresh claims it hushed up Savile’s abuse. Newsnight was plunged into a row over why it failed to pass allegations to police. More women came forward to tell how Savile molested them as teenagers. It was claimed the star abused girls as young as nine at Jersey’s notorious Haut de la Garenne children’s home.

Gary Glitter